Winery Quinta das FontesLoureiro
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
The Loureiro of the Winery Quinta das Fontes is in the top 5 of wines of Lima.
Taste structure of the Loureiro from the Winery Quinta das Fontes
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Loureiro of Winery Quinta das Fontes in the region of Minho is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Loureiro
Pairings that work perfectly with Loureiro
Original food and wine pairings with Loureiro
The Loureiro of Winery Quinta das Fontes matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of mussels with chicken, tuna wraps or breaded fish (whiting).
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Loureiro from Winery Quinta das Fontes are 2017
Informations about the Winery Quinta das Fontes
The Winery Quinta das Fontes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Lima to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lima
The wine region of Lima is located in the region of Vinho Verde of Minho of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paco Velho or the Domaine Paco Velho produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lima are Loureiro, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. In the mouth of Lima is a powerful with a nice freshness.
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.
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The word of the wine: Bitter (flavor)
A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.
