Castelao 2024, Hugo Mendes N&L Other Yves Cuilleron took over the

Yves Cuilleron took over the reins as the 4th generation vigneron in 1987

this ferments with wild yeast exclusively in stainless steel before spending around 4 months in oak barrels

focused Chenin Blanc fermented and aged in a mixture of concrete tanks and old foudres

Flagship Cuvee

Castelao 2024, Hugo Mendes N&L Other Yves Cuilleron took over theHugo Mendes is making some of Portugal's most exciting wines in the Lisboa region, working in a low intervention, hands off style with local grape varieties to make beautifully pure, lithe wines that are a pleasure to drink. This is made with local variety Castelao and it's light bodied and ethereal with bags of freshness and drinkability.