Winery AphrosLoureiro
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Loureiro from the Winery Aphros
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Loureiro of Winery Aphros in the region of Minho is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Loureiro of Winery Aphros in the region of Minho often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus.
Food and wine pairings with Loureiro
Pairings that work perfectly with Loureiro
Original food and wine pairings with Loureiro
The Loureiro of Winery Aphros matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of scupion (small cuttlefish) in hot sauce, cream and tuna quiche or baked salmon steaks.
Details and technical informations about Winery Aphros's Loureiro.
Discover the grape variety: Loureiro
Lively, highly aromatic whites with tonic acidity and a slender mouth, featuring intense aromas of white flowers (bay, acacia, orange blossom), citrus, white peach, white flesh fruits and Atlantic saline notes. Fresh, refreshing finish. Star of Vinho Verde DOC from Minho (Portugal) in blends with Alvarinho and Trajadura, and signature of Rías Baixas DO in Galicia. Native grape of the northwest Iberian peninsula, its name evokes the bay laurel (loureiro).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Loureiro from Winery Aphros are 2016, 2013, 2009, 2015 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Aphros
The Winery Aphros is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Vinho Verde to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vinho Verde
Portuguese star of fresh, slightly sparkling white. High-end Alvarinho in Monção and Melgaço: mineral, precise whites with signature notes of lemon, white peach, flowers and a tense saline finish. Aromatic Loureiro (orange blossom, bay leaf), round Trajadura, full Avesso, lively Arinto. Light natural effervescence, low alcohol (9-11°), sharp vivacity: ideal aperitif and seafood.
The wine region of Minho
Portugal's northernmost region, heart of Atlantic Vinho Verde. Signature lively, lightly sparkling whites with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and a saline touch, thirst-quenching, low-alcohol palate — the sunshine wine par excellence. High-end star Alvarinho (peach, exotic fruits, minerality), floral Loureiro (laurel), ample Trajadura, taut Arinto, structured Avesso. Vinhão as lively red.
The word of the wine: Lies
A deposit formed by dead yeast after fermentation. Some white wines are aged on their lees, which makes their aromas and structure more complex and richer.
