
Loureiro
Learn about Loureiro — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Native to the Iberian Peninsula, Loureiro dates back to the late 18th century, growing mostly within the Minho region, though has flourished currently into neighboring Galicia. The grape is essential to the production of Portugeuse Vinho Verde and white blends of the Spanish region Rias Baixas. Often wines produced from Loureiro are given a carbonic fizz to prevent oxidation.
Tasting Notes for Loureiro
Loureiro is a dry white wine, light in body and vibrant in acidity, showing aromas of white flowers and bay leaves, and delicate notes of citrus and minerals.
Perfect Food Pairings for Loureiro
Due to its fresh light style, Loureiro resonates with a variety of seafood dishes like Bacalhau, grilled sardines or seabass, sushi and tuna-stuffed peppers, as well as Spanish omelets, tangy sheep cheese and vegetable soups.
Sommelier Secrets for Loureiro
The word Loureiro means “laurel” in Portugeuse, conveying the wine’s bay leaf aromatics.
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Quintas Do Homem Val do Homem Loureiro 2013Loureiro from Portugal
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Quintas Do Homem Val do Homem Loureiro 2018Loureiro from Portugal
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Quinta do Ameal Loureiro 2020Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quintas Do Homem Val do Homem Loureiro 2016Loureiro from Portugal
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Quintas Do Homem Val do Homem Loureiro 2017Loureiro from Portugal
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Quinta do Ameal Loureiro 2019Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quintas Do Homem Val do Homem Loureiro 2014Loureiro from Portugal
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D'Alfonso-Curran Loureiro 2018Loureiro from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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D'Alfonso-Curran Loureiro 2017Loureiro from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Quinta do Ameal Loureiro 2005Loureiro from Portugal
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Quintas Do Homem Val do Homem Loureiro 2015Loureiro from Portugal
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Aveleda Follies Alvarinho Loureiro 2011Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta da Lixa Loureiro 2013Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta do Tamariz Loureiro 2008Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta do Tamariz Loureiro 2011Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta da Lixa Loureiro 2014Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta do Ameal Loureiro 2017Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quintas Do Homem Loureiro 2012Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Vercoope Via Latina Loureiro 2009Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta do Ameal Loureiro 2014Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta do Ameal Loureiro 2015Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta da Lixa Loureiro 2010Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta da Lixa Loureiro 2012Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Aphros Espumante Reserva Bruto Loureiro 2008Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Vercoope Via Latina Loureiro 2012Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal