2023 Hugo Mendes Tejo rosé

The Hugo Mendes Tejo rosé is produced exclusively from the Touriga Nacional grape, expressing the freshest and most delicate side of this variety in the Tejo region.

It displays a very pale salmon colour. On the nose, it reveals a delicate and sophisticated profile, with notes of redcurrant, pomegranate and raspberry, complemented by hints of aromatic herbs. On the palate, it stands out for its lively acidity supported by a firm texture, which lends great freshness and leads into a long, vibrant finish full of personality.

Born and raised in the Ribeira de Santarém, Hugo Mendes studied Biotechnological Engineering, but his passion for wine soon took over, and since the 2006 harvest he has dedicated himself entirely to oenology. A keen communicator of the art of winemaking, he is a regular presence on social media and has maintained a blog since 2008, dedicated to demystifying oenology for wine lovers. He became an independent producer in the 2016 harvest, having launched Portugal’s first wine-oriented crowdfunding campaign to finance his first wine.

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