Anselmo Mendes Douro Tinto
75cl
Rich and elegant red made of unconventional grapes from old vineyards in the Quinta dos Frades area of the Douro Valley. Complex and structured, fruity, woody and spicy, this wine is perfect to accompany mushrooms, red meats, and strong mature cheeses.
Rich and elegant red made of unconventional grapes from old vineyards in the Quinta dos Frades area of the Douro Valley. Complex and structured, fruity, woody and spicy, this wine is perfect to accompany mushrooms, red meats, and strong mature cheeses.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Aromas of red fruits, oak, dried herbs, and tobacco |
Palate | Full-bodied, fresh and structured, with flavours of red fruits, wood, spices and tobacco. Fine tannins, and a long persistent finish. |
Colour | Open ruby red |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | Field blend of Alvarelhão, Rufete, Tinta Carvalha, Tinta da Barca, Tinta Francisca, Alicante Bouschet |
Maturation | Grapes harvested and sorted manually. Short fermentation (3 to 4 days) at checked temperature with skins on. Ageing for 12 months in used French oak barrels, followed by a 2-year ageing in the bottle. |
Alcohol % | 12.5% |
Style | Full-bodied, structured red wine |
Estate/Producer | Anselmo Mendes |
Country | Portugal |
Region/AOC | Douro |
Vintage | 2012 |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Up to 10 years |
Food Matching | |
Food Matching | Delicious when paired with mushroom dishes, red meats, and mature cheese |