Muros de Melgaco Alvarinho
75cl
The Melgaco is both the finest Alvarinho and finest Vinho Verde we have tasted! Well structured, with good purity of fruit - an excellent example of Alvarinho.
- €28.50
The Melgaco is both the finest Alvarinho and finest Vinho Verde we have tasted! Well structured, with good purity of fruit - an excellent example of Alvarinho.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Complex, classic aromas of the grape varietal |
| Palate | Well structured with good, long acidity. Quite mineral with notes of grapefruit typical of Alvarinho. |
| Colour | Pale Gold |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75cl |
| Grape Variety | 100% Alvarinho |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| Style | Dry |
| Estate/Producer | Anselmo Mendes |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region/AOC | Vinho Verde |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Making Techniques | Careful selection of the best south-facing plots; soft pressing of the whole de-stemmed grape; slight settling of the must; fermentation in barrels on the lees for 6 months. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now-2026 |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Robert Parker 92 Points | 'Such beautiful purity of fruit that I hardly noticed the oak, even though it was young and so unevolved. A potentially great Alvarinho, it is concentrated, long, fresh and pure. It should have a long life and evolve brilliantly.' |
| Awards and/or Press Quotes | Robert Parker - 93 points (2021 vintage) |