A Torre 2019
Region: Vinho Verde
Producer: Anselmo Mendes
Located in Monção, in the valley of the Gadanha River, Quinta da Torre shows its potential and diversity through eight plots of the Alvarinho variety.A Torre comes from the selection of the best grapes from the best plots, making this a unique and elegant wine.
It shows complex and delicate aromas. On the nose, citrus notes demonstrate the varietal character of the Alvarinho grape variety. Notes of vanilla and almonds, the oak ageing is delicate and subtle. The acidity and minerality are in harmony, conveying structure and complexity. Fine and elegant, a long and persistent finish.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Alvarinho |
| Drinking window | 2021-2035 |
| Alc. | 12.5% |
| Vinification | Very gentle pressing of whole destemmed grapes. Long cold clarification. Fermentation in used 400 litre French oak barrels.<br /> |
| Ripening | Ageing in barrels for 9 months with bâtonnage on total lees. |
Waar serveer je ’m bij?
A strict selection of the best grapes from the favourite plots, lightly pressed and long cold-settled, and then the decisive part: fermentation happens in used French 400-litre barrels, followed by nine months in barrel with bâtonnage. Large barrels and used oak give texture without an oaky flavour; the stirring of the lees gives the creaminess. Seven years after the harvest this is the broadest and longest Alvarinho of the house, with a complexity you do not expect from a Vinho Verde.
Roast poulard with a yellow mustard sauce
Sea bass in puff pastry
Serveren op 11–13 °C
We were there when Anselmo launched his first wines under his own name and we are still following him. Meanwhile, he grew to become 'mister Alvarinho'.
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