Hugo Mendes Lisboa Branco - 2023 (750ml) Piedmont mostly destemmed and aged in

mostly destemmed and aged in concrete (there’s a small part in foudre)

well-proportioned

slightly creamy with hints of butterscotch taffy

wild black berry fruit

The finish reveals itself as dense and pure

Hugo Mendes Lisboa Branco - 2023 (750ml) Piedmont mostly destemmed and aged inThis wine is made from a field blend of grapes grown on the Tagus river north of Lisbon, a bit cooler than other vineyards in the area. Grapes include Ferno Pires, Arinto and Vital, among others. The sum of these grapes is a brightly lemon scented wine with loads of saline, mineral character. It just cries out for a plate of fried sardines with fresh lemon, though any seafood will make this wine sing. Bring on your bright sharp salad dressings,