Anselmo Mendes Alvarinho Contacto 2021 Bottle size: 750ml
Portugal, Vinho Verde
R265
‘The 2021 Alvarinho Contacto comes in at 12.6% alcohol, 6.7 grams of total acidity and less than 1.5 grams of residual sugar. Unlike the Muros Antigos Alvarinho (repeating past advice), this is 100% from Quinta da Torre (located in Monção) and made with a short skin maceration (hence the name Contacto). This is textured, in the way Contacto often is, and very bright, the acidity easily winning out over what seems to be the modest fruit. 2022-2029’ – Mark Squires, Wine Advocate, 89/100
‘Delicate nose with floral and mineral hints. Full bodied mouth with floral notes. Lime, salty and wet stone. Long finish.’ – Winemaker
‘Delicate nose with floral and mineral hints. Full bodied mouth with floral notes. Lime, salty and wet stone. Long finish.’ – Winemaker
Condition | New |
---|---|
Alcohol | 12.5% |
Body | Full-bodied |
Blend information | 100% Alvarinho |
Drink to | Drink or cellar |
Variety | Alvarinho |
Rating | WA 89 |
Technical analysis | TA: 6.7 g/l | PH: 3.33 |
Producer information | Anselmo Mendes is the King of Vinho Verde and the most influential producer of the area. Vinho Verde is a small region in the north of Portugal and is not only one of Portugal's most famous whites, but also one of the world's top seafood partners. Anselmo Mendes has been producing wine for over 20 years and consults throughout Portugal. He focuses on the Alvarinho, Loureiro and Avesso varieties and is known for his innovation in winemaking. |
Write Your Own Review
Wine Cellar ships throughout South Africa. See our shipping guidelines below.
FREE SHIPPING:
Available on all orders over R1,500, excluding event tickets. The expected delivery times are the same as 'Standard door-to-door' below.
STANDARD DOOR-TO-DOOR:
Shipping fees are calculated on the delivery ‘street code’ provided during checkout.
COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
FREE SHIPPING:
Available on all orders over R1,500, excluding event tickets. The expected delivery times are the same as 'Standard door-to-door' below.
STANDARD DOOR-TO-DOOR:
Shipping fees are calculated on the delivery ‘street code’ provided during checkout.
- Cape Town & surrounds: 1 – 2 working days
- Joburg, Pretoria, PE & Bloemfontein: 3 – 4 working days
- Durban & regional areas: 4 – 5 working days
COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
We found other products you might like!