Hugo Mendes Lisboa Branco 2021

Intense & utterly mouthwatering

Fernao Pires and Arinto

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Citrus Fruit, Floral, and Tropical Fruit, Toasted, Creamy / Buttery, and Smokey

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)

Origin: Lisboa, Portugal

Grape Varietals:

Fernao Pires and Arinto

Winemaking:

Wild yeast and Malolactic Fermentation

Maturation: 7-12 Months Stainless Steel Tanks and Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Seafood risotto, veal blanquette, baked cod in sauce

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Sushi and sashimi, Vietnamese crispy spring rolls, Pad Thai

Hugo Mendes Wines

Born and raised in Ribeira de Santarém, Hugo Mendes studied Biotechnological Engineering but his passion for wines spoke louder and since the 2006 harvest he has dedicated himself entirely to oenology.

Description

Hugo Mendes Lisboa Branco 2021

Grape Varietals & Region: Fernão Pires (45%), Arinto (45%) and Vital (10%) blend from Lisbao, Portugal. The grapes were sourced from two chalky clay vineyards in the Alenquer sub-region which, located to the east of the Serra de Montejunto range, is relatively protected from Atlantic influence

Taste Profile: Spicy orchard fruit, creamy texture, salty and complex. Intense and utterly mouthwatering.

Winemaking Process: This wine was naturally fermented (the Fernão Pires and Arinto co-fermented) and underwent a partial malolactic fermentation, contributing to its creamy texture. Around 30% of the blend was fermented and aged in used French oak barrels for seven months, imparting complexity and structure.

Lush & Tropical Whites

Succulent stonefruit with a citrus backbone characterises these wines. Typically, they have notes of tropical fruit, and come from warmer climates. A touch of oak during the winemaking process also helps to give some softness to the wine.

Expect notes of peach, apricot, pineapples, melon & a buttery texture

Malolactic fermentation

MLF is a process that results in reduction in acidity & the production of buttery texture & taste profile, often applied to more bodied styles of red & white wines
While not all creamy whites or rich fruity reds undergo MLF, and can adopt similar profiles from barrel ageing,