Anselmo Mendes Curtimenta Magnum Tinto

Description

This Anselmo Mendes Curtimenta is undeniably an Alvarinho with a stubborn streak. Harvested with the urgency of someone who knows fruit needs careful attention, it undergoes a maceration that genuinely pushes the boundaries. The result is a remarkably intense wine, dominated by notes of pineapple and grapefruit, already hinting at the pleasures to come. On the palate, you’ll discover a surprisingly robust structure, with tannins that, beyond being beautifully ripe, are complemented by nine months ageing in 400-litre French oak barrels – a truly masterful touch. It’s a wine that clearly knows its way around, finishing with a noble bitterness that’s the hallmark of this extraordinary grape. Wonderful with grilled fish or a fine sheep’s cheese, naturally.