Anselmo Mendes

Anselmo Mendes is a wine producer based in the Minho region of northern Portugal, working within the Vinho Verde appellation. The estate focuses on white wine production, with particular emphasis on expressing the characteristics of indigenous Portuguese varieties and their terroir.

Vinho Verde is known for producing young, fresh wines typically marked by subtle carbonation and crisp acidity. The region's maritime climate and granite-based soils create conditions suited to aromatic white varieties. Anselmo Mendes works with Albarino, a variety more commonly associated with Spain's Rías Baixas but grown selectively in this Portuguese region, where it reflects the coastal influences and mineral character of the Minho.

The current range includes Contacto Albarino, produced as an orange wine—a style made with extended skin contact during fermentation. This approach adds textural complexity and oxidative notes to the wine, distinguishing it from the region's typical pale, effervescent whites.