Hugo Mendes Rosé 2023

Hugo Mendes Rosé 2023

Hugo Mendes Rosé 2023 is the signature rosé of Ribatejo winemaker Hugo Mendes, a born communicator of Portuguese wine, deeply connected to the Tejo terroir. Made from Touriga Nacional, it showcases the producer's vision: serious, dry, very fresh rosés with personality, designed for the table and not just for summer. In the 2023 harvest, the aim was to maintain lively fruit, crisp acidity and a moderate alcohol content (12.5%), resulting in a light but structured rosé that shines in the first few years after bottling and can withstand 3 to 4 years of evolution.

Vinification: Touriga Nacional is harvested by hand, kept in a cold room for a few days and pressed in whole bunches. This is followed by static decanting and spontaneous fermentation at around 17ºC, with brief skin contact. After fermentation, the wine remains on the fine lees until bottling, without passing through wood, fining or filtration, in a clearly non-interventionist profile.

Tasting Notes: It has a very pale salmon colour. The aroma is delicate and sophisticated, with redcurrant, pomegranate and raspberry, accompanied by notes of aromatic herbs. On the palate, it shows vibrant acidity supported by a firm, almost ‘steel’ texture, great freshness and a long, tense finish full of character. A Tejo rosé with punch, perfect for grilled fish, sushi, salads or simply afternoon snacks.

Grape Varieties: 100% Touriga Nacional, IGP Tejo, 12.5% vol., no wood.