2023 Hugo Mendes Skin-Fermented Arinto, Portugal Bastian Benny tons of energy

tons of energy

all whole cluster

upholding Jules’ high standards and progressively pushing the domaine to the next level

The style is mineral and quietly powerful for Côte de Nuits white—pear and citrus lift

as it feels  like it belongs to California more so than most other varieties

2023 Hugo Mendes Skin-Fermented Arinto, Portugal Bastian Benny tons of energy100% Arinto fermented and aged on the skins for about 6 months, but don't let the length of time on the skins fool you, this is a bright, lightly textured curtimenta that is using its phenolic richness to balance out Arinto's natural wealth of acidity, all while retaining the mineral purity of a fantastic white wine. I'm not sure how he strikes that balance. Like I said, wizard.