Hugo Mendes Skin Fermented 2023
Hugo Mendes Skin Fermented 2023 is a dry, light-bodied white from Arinto, Viosinho, Gouveio (Douro, Portugal), in the orange and skin-contact whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is none. Good with Middle Eastern food, roast pork, spiced chicken, hard cheese. Cheapest offer £30.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hugo Mendes Skin Fermented 2023 is an intriguing orange wine from Portugal`s Lisboa region, produced by the experienced vigneron Hugo Mendes. This vintage features a skin contact fermentation process that allows for the extraction of phenolic compounds, contributing to a distinctive colour and texture. The wine typically presents a bone-dry profile, exhibiting acidity alongside nuances of stone fruit and citrus. The finish is clean, reflecting the characteristics of a favourable 2023 vintage, and suggests potential for further development with age.