Muros Antigos Escolha

Technical Specification

Winery

Anselmo Mendes

Country
Portugal
Region
Vinho Verde
Vineyard Location
Monção, Melgaço, Baião, Lima
Climate
Mediterranean
Soil
Granitic sandy loam soils.
Type
White
Vintage
2015
Variety
40% Loureiro, 40% Avesso, 20% Alvarinho
Winemaking
Soft pressing of the whole de-stemmed grape. Extreme cold must clarification. 12-16ºC low temperature fermentation. Minimum 4 month ageing on fine lees.
Tasting Notes
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. Floral, fruity aroma. Fresh, fruity flavor. Good structure and well-balanced.
Alcohol Content
12.5% Vol
Total Acidity
6.4 g/L
Production
130,000 bottles
Winemaker
Anselmo Mendes
Longevity
5 years