Pardusco Private Anselmo Mendes 2017 75cl

Pardusco Private is a red wine made according to the ancient Portuguese traditions, meaning, a red wine with a long ageing in used barrels. In this wine we find the ancient Alvarelhão variety, known locally as Brancelho. After the vinification followed an ageing in used barrels for 24 months. A very original red, silky and with a strong minerality hint. Handpicked grapes into small boxes and carried to the winery in a short period of time. Very soft pressing of the whole de-stemmed grapes. Fermentation in stainless steel vat followed by an ageining used 225-litre French oak barrels during 24 months. During the ageing 10% of Alvarinho was added. 12 months ageing in bottle in order to fully harmonize the fruitiness of the wine with the oak. Pale ruby color. Strong aromas of ripen red fruits wrapped in delicate aromas of cedar. In the palate is dry, with a stressed and refreshing acidity. High concentration of red fruits with mineral flavors likeleather and earth. It ends long, silky and very mineral.

• Producer: Anselmo Mendes
• Region:  Minho
• Country: Portugal
• Wine Style: Red Wine
• Grape / Blend: Alvarelhão
• Bottle: 75cl
• Alcohol content: 12.5%