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Gimenez Mendez Alta Reserva Sauvignon Blanc
Gimenez Mendez
Uruguay - Canelones - Las Brujas

Gimenez Mendez Sauvignon Blanc shows a very pale hue, almost crystal clear in color. Intense and herbal bouquet in harmony with fruity notes of guava and green apple, mango and maracuja. The wine is full and ample on the palate with a very firm structure. Dry, crisp and lively in the mouth.

Specifications
Appellation
Las Brujas
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Age of vines
20 years old
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Clay loam, medium fertility
Vinification
Sauvignon blanc grapes are hand harvested very early during some mornings of February. Banches are destemmed and delicately crushed. With a quick press, fresh and very aromatic juice are obtained. Juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks during 15 days at controlled low temperatures, between 14 to 16 °C .Once fermentation is finished lees are kept and stirred for 1 month to get a creamy texture. Then a carefully clarification is necessary. The wine is filtered and stabilized without cold, and finally bottled to keep the freshness. No oak.
Production
9,000 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Ideal to serve with very spicy seafood, sushi or salads, as well as white meats with sweet-sour sauces, paté. Serve chilled.

Reviews and News

2022 Gimenez Mendez Alta Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - 90 PTS - WE

2022 Gimenez Mendez Alta Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts

"Lime and wet stone are on the nose of this well-balanced white. It's complex enough to drink on its own and versatile enough to pair with food. The palate delivers peach, melon and lime accented by an herbal character. - Jesica VARGAS"

- Wine Enthusiast (April 2023), 90 pts 

2020 Gimenez Mendez Alta Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - 91 PTS - TP

2020 Gimenez Mendez Alta Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - 91 PTS - TP

tasting panel logo"An un-oaked white that shines with green herbs, grapefruit zest, pea tendrils and superb acidity. It shows exotic floral notes with a steely middle. A pop of nectarine on the finish adds to its crystal clean clarity."

- The Tasting Panel (January/February 2022), 91 pts

Producer Information: Gimenez Mendez

In 1991, Luis Alberto Gimenez and his wife Marta Mendez, with a long tradition in the wine business, decided to start producing premium wines for the domestic and international market. ...
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