Hugo Mendes Lisboa Pitau Branco 2024 SO20231114 a mix of old and

a mix of old and new barrels) makes for a wine of real classical bearing

This is the clean

and the firm acidity and rustic intricacy that make Friuli so irresistible

and Champ is a perfect introduction to his classical style

this cuvée balances freshness with depth

Hugo Mendes Lisboa Pitau Branco 2024 SO20231114 a mix of old andHugo Mendes is one of the most interesting young voices in Portuguese wine. He worked his way up from cellar hand to head winemaker at Quinta da Murta in Bucelas before going independent in 2019. His debut vintage in 2016 was famously funded through a pioneering crowdfunding campaign while he was still at Quinta da Murta. He focuses on Lisboa's overlooked white grapes: Arinto, Fernao Pires, Vital, with a touch of Alvarinho. Pitau Branco is his entry