Wines made from Loureiro grapes of Bucelas
Discover the best wines made with Loureiro as a single variety or as a blend of Bucelas.
More informations about the variety Loureiro
Most certainly Portuguese. Loureiro is part of the grape varieties of many Spanish and Portuguese appellations, including the famous Vinho Verde. It would be a close relative of the albarino and the sousão.
More informations about the region of Lisboa
The wine region of Bucelas is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quinta do Boição or the Domaine Quinta da Romeira produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bucelas are Sercial, Alvarinho and Loureiro, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bucelas often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, microbio or spices and sometimes also flavors of non oak, vegetal or tropical fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Loureiro grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Loureiro
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Loureiro
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Loureiro
News about the grape variety Loureiro
Bodegas Marqués de Vizhoja experiments with coffee to reduce fungal disease
Galicia is the wettest region in all of Spain with average rainfall starting from 800mm in the driest areas all the way up to 2,200mm for those along the Atlantic coast. Given this concern, fungal issues in the vineyards are quite common and viticulture has been adapted accordingly, for example with vines being trained to pergolas or by higher trellising which allows for good air circulation. In addition, the use of antifungal chemical treatments is widespread to contend with issues such as Esca ...
Spanish wine giant CVNE expands into Rías Baixas with La Val purchase
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English wines made by two MWs set for charity sale
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