Caves VelhasAmarante Alvarinho - Loureiro
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Alvarinho and the Loureiro.
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 Amarante Alvarinho - Loureiro from the Caves Velhas
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Amarante Alvarinho - Loureiro of Caves Velhas in the region of Minho is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Amarante Alvarinho - Loureiro
Pairings that work perfectly with Amarante Alvarinho - Loureiro
Original food and wine pairings with Amarante Alvarinho - Loureiro
The Amarante Alvarinho - Loureiro of Caves Velhas matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of fideuà (paella with pasta and fish), quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or melon and cucumber gazpacho.
Details and technical informations about Caves Velhas's Amarante Alvarinho - Loureiro.
Discover the grape variety: Alvarinho
The white Alvarinho is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. The white Alvarinho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Amarante Alvarinho - Loureiro from Caves Velhas are 0, 2017
Informations about the Caves Velhas
The Caves Velhas is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 85 wines for sale in the of Vinho Verde to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vinho Verde
The wine region of Vinho Verde is located in the region of Minho of Portugal. We currently count 535 estates and châteaux in the of Vinho Verde, producing 1615 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vinho Verde go well with generally quite well with dishes .
The wine region of Minho
Minho is Portugal's Northernmost wine region. It is known for one wine style above all others: crisp, light, white Vinho Verde, whose DOC zone covers the same territory. The Minho name is used for the area's Vinho Regional designation (similar to the French IGP). The latter's looser production laws allow more diversity in the average winery's portfolio, including red and rosé wines.
The word of the wine: Astringent
Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.
