Description

Type of wine
From grapes of the noble Alvarinho variety,
exclusively from Quinta da Torre.
Located in Monção, Quinta da Torre
presents a diversity of soils in the various
plots, allowing the elaboration of a rich
and complex wine. The intensive study
over the years, by Anselmo Mendes, of
the Alvarinho variety in the process of
fermentation and barrel aging is present
in this wine.

Vinification
Handpicked grapes into small boxes and
carried to the winery in a short period of
time. Very soft pressing of the whole destemmed
grapes. Long cold clarification.

Fermentation in new 400-litre French
oak barrels. Ageing in these barrels for
9 months with bâtonnage on the whole
lees. 9 months of ageing in bottle.

Tasting notes
Floral aroma that reminds of jasmine and
nuances of light vanilla. Notes of toast and
caramel. In the mouth the well marked
acidity and evident citric freshness mark
this wine. Persistent, elegant and delicate
finish.

Pairing Suggestion
Expressions, a very gastronomic wine,
perfectly accompanies several cod and
crustacean dishes. Codfish fillet with
creamy sauce of shrimp and asparagus or
codfish “à Brás” are great strong dishes
that perfectly accompany this wine. Several
cheeses also make Expressions an
enriching wine on the palate. Camembert
cheese puff pastry drizzled with honey,
walnuts and rosemary, a worthy starter
for a powerful wine. Should be served
at 11-13°C.