Description
Anselmo Mendes Pardusco Private 2017 – it is a red wine from Vinho Verde. Extremely delicate, mild, and elegant wine dominated by red berries with spice nuances.
Anselmo Mendes is a well-known winemaker both in Portugal and abroad. The Vinho Verde region is famous for its wines, creativity and intuition and is in demand as a helper all over the world. As a child, he became acquainted with the culture of vines and winemaking. 1987 He studied agro-industrial engineering at the Technical University of Lisbon and obtained a diploma in oenology six years later. When Anselmo Mendes started his journey as a winemaker, he first became fascinated with the Alvarinho grape variety and today, in the world of wine, he and this grape are like synonyms. But not limited to one region, he also traveled from Vinho Verde to Alentejo, Douro, Dão, the Azores, Brazil and Argentina. There he deepened his knowledge by understanding the nuances of each region. Therefore, every wine that Anselmo Mendes has created or touched is a great expression of the region.
One of its portfolio wines is produced in the Vinho Verde region. This place in Portugal is better known for its fresh, light white wines, but Anselmo Mendes Pardusco is a true masterpiece made from Alvarelhao grapes.
The name Pardusco is derived from the first red wines from the 14th century. were exported from this region to England. For this wine, the berries are picked by hand, carefully selecting only healthy, undamaged and fully ripe grape bunches. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks that help preserve the freshness, fruitiness and aroma of the grapes. The wine is then matured for 24 months in used French oak barrels and then bottled for another 12 months before being placed on the market. Anselmo Mendes Pardusco can be used now or kept for another 5-7 years.
Patiekimas:
We recommend serving Anselmo Mendes Pardusco lightly chilled, 12 – 14 ° C.
Pardusco is versatile in combination with food because of its soft tannins. Goes well with red meat, grilled vegetables or matured cheese.
What else:
You can find all of our recommended red wines here.
You can find more information about the winemaker here.
