Muros Antigos Alvarinho
75 cl
/
12.5% Vol
A regular winner of both trophies and medals at the International Wine and Spirit Competition. A great blend of minerality and ripe fruits.
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Muros Antigos Alvarinho
€10.00
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Citrus and slightly tropical notes
Palate
Full bodied with good structure, fresh and mineral. Long finish with the light bitter citrus taste of the Alvarinho variety.
Colour
Pale Gold
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Alvarinho
Alcohol %
12.5%
Style
Dry
Estate/Producer
Anselmo Mendes
Country
Portugal
Region/AOC
Vinho Verde
Vintage
2015
Making Techniques
Pressing of the whole de-stemmed grape.; followed by long fermentation at low temperatures of 14ºC-20ºC.
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now, or age for up to 10 years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter
Silver Medal at Wine Awards 2019 (93 Points)
Robert Parker
92 Points. ‘The 2015 Alvarinho Muros Antigos is dry and comes in at 12.5% alcohol. Another beautiful bargain from Mendes in this vintage, this shows impeccable balance, underlying power and fine concentration of fruit. The finish is lingering and gripping. Feel free to obsess over the wonderfully expressive fruit, by the way. Transparent, fresh and simply delicious, this touches all the bases. I'm not quite sure this young Alvarinho matches some super offerings in this brand in the past (e.g., 2008), but it seems to be right there just now. We'll see what the future tells us when we get there, but this is another no-brainer purchase from Mendes this issue.’
Wine & Spirits
90 Points, 2018 Vintage
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Robert Parker - 92 points (2021 vintage)
Wine Enthusiast
90 Points (August Edition 2019)
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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