Anselmo Mendes made a name for himself with gently skin-contacted Alvarinho in Vinho Verde’s northernmost sub-region, Monção e Melgaço. Anselmo was among the first growers to attract attention to Vinho Verde for quality wines far superior to the bargain-basement, fizzy sippers that populate the lower shelves of grocery shelves. Indeed, he attracted the attention of the Symington family, one of Portugal’s most important winemaking enterprises with outposts in nearly every corner of the country. Together, they have expanded the range of the Contacto line to include more of Vinho Verde’s native varieties. Loureiro is the most common variety in the region, generally playing the largest part of a blend, but capable of standing by itself. Aromas begin with lime and green apple, white blossoms and white peaches, a bit of granite infused soil and ocean-derived salt. The palate is lean but creamy like lime curd with accents of apple and mirabelle plum and stone-ground minerality. More lime zest bursts with an acidic snap on the finish. Serve with white bean stews, cod fillets dressed in citrusy sauces, and seafood pastas.