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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Loureiro is a white grape variety, with its roots in Minho, Portugal.
The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to orange, acacia blossom, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Vinho Verde and Rías Baixas.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high cropping vigour and a preference for cool, maritime.
It blends readily with Albariño, Trajadura and Pederna.
On other labels it goes by Loureira, Galego Dourado and Dourada.
At the table it suits seafood, aperitifs, light dishes, clams steamed with white wine and vietnamese summer rolls with prawns.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
01
seafood
02
aperitifs
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light dishes
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clams steamed with white wine
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Vietnamese summer rolls with prawns
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lightly spiced lentil and tomato curry
Also labelled.
Loureira, Galego Dourado, Dourada.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Lima Loureiro, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Adega Ponte da Barca Grande Escolha Branco, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Agri Roncao Quinta de Linhares Loureiro, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Anselmo Mendes 'Muros Antigos' Loureiro Escolha, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Anselmo Mendes 'Passaros' Loureiro, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Anselmo Mendes Loureiro do Tiago, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Anselmo Mendes Private Loureiro, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Aphros 'Phaunus Pet Nat', Vinho Verde, Portugal
Loureiro: common questions
01.What does Loureiro taste like?+
Loureiro tastes of orange, acacia blossom, floral and herbal. The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Loureiro from?+
Loureiro originates in Minho, Portugal.
03.Where is Loureiro grown?+
The key regions for Loureiro are Vinho Verde and Rías Baixas.
04.What food pairs with Loureiro?+
Pour it with seafood, aperitifs, light dishes, clams steamed with white wine and vietnamese summer rolls with prawns, plus one more.
05.What else is Loureiro called?+
Loureiro is also labelled Loureira, Galego Dourado and Dourada.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.