Castelao 2024, Hugo Mendes N&L Other this ferments with wild yeast

this ferments with wild yeast exclusively in stainless steel before spending around 4 months in oak barrels

focused Chenin Blanc fermented and aged in a mixture of concrete tanks and old foudres

where it ages for 18 months with only a touch of sulphur at bottling

bright and refreshing alcohol free white from Central Spain

Castelao 2024, Hugo Mendes N&L Other this ferments with wild yeastHugo Mendes is making some of Portugal's most exciting wines in the Lisboa region, working in a low intervention, hands off style with local grape varieties to make beautifully pure, lithe wines that are a pleasure to drink. This is made with local variety Castelao and it's light bodied and ethereal with bags of freshness and drinkability.