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SKU 917027
$10.90/bottle
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The 2022 Loureiro Muros Antigos comes in dry and at 12.7% alcohol. A step up on the Loureiro Pássaros in this report, which seems deeper, but this is crisper with more lift to the fruit. It seems more expressive as well, but at the same time more tightly wound. I can see some liking the Pássaros more, but the nervier presentation here seems to speak to the essence of Vinho Verde. This might be just as deep, but it feels silkier and more energetic due to the acidity. This should age well and probably better than the Pássaros, but we’ll see. Its lively demeanor is impressive. Like many of the young 2022s here, it could benefit from some extra bottle time to become more expressive.
Loureiro is a white grape variety native to Portugal, particularly associated with the Vinho Verde region in the northwest. It produces wines that are aromatic, light-bodied, and known for their fresh acidity. Loureiro wines typically exhibit vibrant flavors of citrus fruits such as lemon and grapefruit, along with floral notes of orange blossom and acacia. They are often unoaked to preserve their delicate aromas and crisp, mineral-driven character. What makes Loureiro unique is its contribution to Vinho Verde wines, where it is blended with other local varieties like Alvarinho to create refreshing and slightly effervescent white wines. Loureiro's ability to retain acidity in the region's maritime climate ensures wines that are lively and balanced, perfect for pairing with seafood, salads, and light appetizers. Loureiro offers a taste of Portugal's coastal charm and winemaking tradition, reflecting the unique terroir of the Vinho Verde DOC.
Country
Portugal
Benefiting from both the hot, dry Iberian climate as well as brisk Atlantic winds, Portugal is a perfectly situated country for vineyard cultivation and wine production. With a wine making history which stretches back thousands of years, it comes as little surprise that wine plays an important role in the cultural identity and practices of the country. The Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Greeks and the Romans all had a hand in forming Portugal as an important center for wine production, and over the millennia, this resulted in each region of this beautiful part of Europe producing its own distinctive wines easily identifiable and separate from neighboring Spain's. Today, the varied terroir and climate across Portugal allows a great range of wines to be made each year, from the fresh and dry Vinho Verde wines to the famous and widely drunk fortified Port wines, and many in between.
Region
Vinho Verde
WA90pts
Wine Advocate
The 2022 Loureiro Muros Antigos comes in dry and at 12.7% alcohol. A step up on the Loureiro Pássaros in this report, which seems deeper, but this is crisper with more lift to the fruit. It seems more expressive as well, but at the same time more tightly wound. I can see some liking the Pássaros more, but the nervier presentation here seems to speak to the essence of Vinho Verde. This might be just as deep, but it feels silkier and more energetic due to the acidity. This should age well and probably better than the Pássaros, but we'll see. Its lively demeanor is impressive. Like many of the young 2022s here, it could benefit from some extra bottle time to become more expressive.
WE90pts
Wine Enthusiast
The wine is soft with rounded ripe white fruits. It is a full wine, rich in fruits and texture. The wine's acidity lies behind the rounded fruit. Drink the wine now.
Winery Notes
• 100% Loureiro from choice, south-facing parcels on granite in the Lima Valley.
• Hand-harvested.
• Fermented with indigenous yeast in tank with a 4-month elevage on the lees.
