Casal Mendes Vinho Verde 75cl pepper

Casal Mendes Vinho Verde 75cl pepperDescription One of Portugal's largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in the south. Winemaker Francisco Antunes oversees what must be one of the most diverse ranges in Europe, from the 3rd largest Portuguese rose brand (Casal Mendes) to some of the country's most impressive premium reds from estates in Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. Arguably, Francisco's

heightened by a mouth-watering acidity and overt elongated tannins

not imports that want to claim it as their own identity

they have revolutionised the style and calibre of Primitivo

Tasting notes Fine deep yellow with green and golden highlights

at over 600m in altitude

red currants and bright berry flavours on the palate

The wine is concentrated on the palate with ripe red fruit and soft tannins

Food match Try with steak

inevitably

The wine develops slowly and gradually on the palate with a beautiful density

Description There has been a station on the main line Douro railroad at Quinta do Vesúvio since 1887 and the trains that daily call there are very much part of the property’s day to day life

Food match This dry red wine from Spain is an excellent accompaniment to selected ham specialties - such as Iberian ham