Vinho Verde Wine Hamper Anselmo Mendes

The Minho is one of Portugal’s most vibrant and distinctive wine regions, stretching along the lush, green landscapes of the northwest, where the Atlantic Ocean brings freshness and gentle breezes to the vineyards. Shaped by its granite soils, abundant rainfall, and mild climate, the region produces wines that are light, crisp, and full of vitality.

Renowned worldwide for Vinho Verde, Minho’s wines are typically fresh and aromatic, with a lively acidity and a subtle spritz that enhances their youthful character. Crafted from native grape varieties such as Alvarinho, Loureiro, Arinto, Avesso, and Trajadura, the whites are particularly celebrated for their citrus and floral profiles. At the same time, the rosés offer bright red fruit notes, and the reds show rustic authenticity.

Each bottle reflects the harmony between tradition and innovation, rooted in centuries of winemaking heritage yet perfectly suited for modern palates that seek freshness and elegance.

Our exclusive hampers bring together the very best of Vinho Verde – award-winning wines, authentic native grapes, and the essence of one of Portugal’s most refreshing and admired wine regions.

Why is it called Vinho Verde?

The exact reason remains a mystery, but the most commonly accepted answer has to do with the fact that it is located in an area full of lush green vegetation. Due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, abundance in water bodies like rivers and streams, as well as the mild climate and high rainfall, the Vinho Verde Wine Region if gifted in terms of water supplies, turning it into a huge green landscape. From forests to fields, the region is very fertile, and green is its main hue.

ANSELMO MENDES MUROS ANTIGOS ALVARINHO

Muros Antigos Alvarinho is obtained from the noble Alvarinho grape variety, grown exclusively in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço. The localisation of this sub-region provides it a particular microclimate surrounded by a range of mountains, which allows a unique combination of precipitation, temperature and luminosity required for the perfect maturation of the grapes. The harvest of the grapes that will create this wine is the first to occur so that we can obtain its unique aromatic freshness.

Key points: Handpicked grapes into small boxes and carried to the winery in a short period of time. Pressing of the whole de-stemmed grape. Cold clarification for 48-72h. Long fermentation at low temperatures of 14-18ºC.

Tasting notes: Pronounced citric notes (lemon and grapefruit). Clear, direct and refreshing mouth attack. Lemon peel note on the mouth, along with a stress and flavorful acidity. Ends long and with a good mouthfeel.

Varieties: 100% Alvarinho

Alcohol: 13% vol.

ANSELMO MENDES MUROS ANTIGOS ESCOLHA

White wine made from a selection of the three best white varieties in the Region: Alvarinho, Loureiro and Avesso. Alvarinho conveys structure and body, Loureiro aromatic intensity and Avesso acidity and minerality.

Key points: Handpicked grapes into small boxes and carried to the winery in a short period of time. Total de-stemming. Soft pressing of the whole grape. Extreme cold must be clarified. Long fermentation at low temperatures: 12-16ºC. Minimum 4-month ageing on fine lees with regular bâtonnage.

Tasting notes

Fruity aroma. Lemon and apply,e along with aromas of wet stone. Fresh mouth, with very good acidity, fruity with sweet citric notes (mainly tangerine). Long and crys talline length.

Varieties: 20% alvarinho, 40% loureiro, 40% avesso

Alcohol: 12,5% vol.

Wine Hamper

• 1 bottle of Muros Antigos Escolha
• 1 bottle of Muros Antigos Alvarinho