Anselmo Mendes Loureiro Private Vinho Verde DOC 2020 0.75 l

Anselmo Mendes is one of Portugal's most important contemporary winemakers, having explored the potential of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties for over three decades. While he is most associated with Alvarinho, his work with Loureiro is particularly significant in understanding how complex and long-lived this variety can be. This wine originates from the Lima Valley, the historical heartland of Loureiro, where strong Atlantic influence helps maintain high acidity and aromatic precision. In his vineyards, Mendes focuses heavily on expressing terroir and adopting a more sustainable viticulture model, while in the cellar, he employs traditional methods such as extended lees aging to impart greater texture to the wine. "Loureiro Private" is a prime example of how a seemingly light and aromatic variety can become a serious, structured, and age-worthy wine.