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Hugo Mendes Vital

Hugo Mendes Vital

Hugo Mendes Vital

2020, 75cl

2020, 75cl

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The producer, tasting note published in 27/03/2023


A citrus wine that is acidulous, light, aromatic and evolved. Simple aromas, still quite closed but clean and pleasant.

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About this Wine

About this Wine

The vital grape variety has been widely used in the past. essentially a filling variety. Neutral and of volume it could never be considered a noble variety by modern standards of aromatic and expressive wines. I decided to take it and try it. I liked the result right from the start. Spontaneous fermentation in a well clarified must, the wine always proved to be austere, vegetal and not very expressive, but with signs of robustness. It fermented 30% in barrels to give it mouth and structure. Bottled early to evolve in bottle. It is a wine that intends to be a good tool to study the grape variety, while I am convinced it will have a long life in bottle.

Type: White Wine
Region: Portugal
Grape Variety: Vital
Pairing: Salads, Fish, Seafood, Sushi
Bottle Size: 75cl
Contains sulphites Yes
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About this Winery

Hugo Mendes’ journey into wine was anything but ordinary. After earning a degree in Biotechnological Engineering in 2005, he discovered his true calling in the vineyards. That same year he joined Quinta da Murta in Bucelas, where his talent quickly shone, rising from cellar hand to Head Winemaker by 2010. Along the way, he earned the nickname “The Wizard Apprentice” through his popular blog, where he demystified the art of winemaking for a new generation of enthusiasts.

By 2016, Hugo’s restless curiosity pushed him to break new ground. He launched Portugal’s first crowdfunding campaign for wine, inviting “patrons” to pre-purchase bottles at special prices. A bold idea that not only funded his independent projects but also challenged the traditional belief that winemaking demanded heavy upfront investment.

In 2019, he left Quinta da Murta to dedicate himself fully to his own label. Today, Hugo brings overlooked Portuguese grapes into the spotlight, crafting expressive wines from Lisboa varieties like Fernão Pires, Vital, and Arinto.

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