Mendes & Symington Contacto Alvarinho 2024 bottle
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Red fruit aroma family photo
Red fruit
Vegetal aroma family photo
Vegetal
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Spice

Tasting facts

Taste: Dry

Market range $18.13–$23.41 (around the market median, Nov 9, 2026)

House

Producer
Mendes & Symington
Founded
2023
Founder
Anselmo Mendes and the Symington family
Home region
Monção e Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Flagship
Casa de Rodas Alvarinho
Ownership
Symington Family Estates and Anselmo Mendes

A joint venture between Symington Family Estates and winemaker Anselmo Mendes, partnered since 2023 (Symingtons hold 50% of the Contacto brand, which has existed since 2008). Grapes come from Moncao e Melgaco, Vinho Verde.

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Alvarinho (skin-contact)

Mendes & Symington Contacto Alvarinho 2024

  • Critics Choice · 94 points · Decanter
  • Customer Favorite · 4 stars · Vivino

Description

A modern, medium-bodied Australian Shiraz. Nose shows bright red fruits and savory spice; primary, bright fruits balanced by soft, savory tannins and a crunchy acidity.

Winemaker Notes

Pale lemon color. Pronounced intensity on the nose markedly mineral and slim. Very present citrus notes and complexity on the palate. Light notes of tea and grapefruit, offering structure combined with a great untuosity and creaminess. Long and complex finish.

Wine.com price

$23.97

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Type
Orange
Varietal
Alvarinho (skin-contact)
Grapes
Region
Country
Portugal
Colour
Orange
Price band
$20-35
LWIN
1460999
Market median
$20.60 (Nov 9, 2026)
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Professional ratings

  • 94ptsDecanter
    A fine expression of Alvarinho, with elegant expressiveness, seductive restraint and beautiful texture. Gentle floral notes (chamomile, jasmine, cherry blossom) hover elegantly over crunchy pear and pineapple. Underneath, cooling wet stone reveals the structure and strong mineral backbone. Sprinkled abundantly with lime zest and pear peel. Lingers on the palate with a flinty grip and flinty freshness.
  • 91ptsJames Suckling
    Fennel and clementine peel with a floral touch. Vibrant and medium-bodied, this has incisive freshness that drives the palate, plus a pleasant bitter note in the finish.
  • 90ptsWine Spectator
    An elegant white, with a supple feel to the well-meshed flavors of poached pear, blood orange pith, lemon thyme and blanched almond. Salty and refreshing on the lightly spiced finish.

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