Information
Title
M&S Alvarinho Avesso
Vintage
2024
The Wine
Crafted by Anselmo Mendes, this elegant white wine brings together the precise minerality of Alvarinho from Monção with the vibrant freshness of Avesso from Baião — two origins shaped by the Minho and Douro rivers, at the northern and southern edges of the Vinho Verde region.
DOC Category
Partnerships
Brand
Mendes & Symington
Trademark
Type
Vinho Verde wine
Category
Vinho Verde
Family
Winemaking
Winemaker
Anselmo Mendes
Provenance
Monção and Baião
Grape Varieties
50% Alvarinho, 50% Avesso
Alcohol
12.5 %
Acidity
6.4 g/l (tartaric acid)
Residual Sugar
<1.5 g/l
Volatile Acidity
0.26 g/l (acetic acid)
pH
3.23
Winemaking
The grapes were handpicked into small boxes and swiftly transported to the winery, preserving all freshness. Following the destemming of the bunches, the grapes were pressed and the must clarified in extreme cold temperature for 48 to 72 hours. Prolonged fermentation at a low temperature (12-16ºC) to enhance the aromatic expression of both varieties. The wine was aged for 3 months on fine lees with regular bâtonnage to provide greater complexity and texture.
Tasting Notes
Tasting notes
Citrus fruits aroma, with clear hints of tangerine and green apple. Fresh and balanced mouth feel with vibrant acidity, elegant and medium body. End is long and very balanced.
Consumption
Storage
7 to 10 years.