Quinta de Azevedo

Loureiro Escolha White

Portugal, Minho VR

2024

Loureiro Escolha White
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A light and refreshing expression of loureiro made close to the Cávado River in Portugal's Minho region, Quinta de Azevedo Loureiro Escolha White 2024 puts citrus and stone fruit front and centre with its zingy notes of lemon, lime, pineapple and peach. Enjoy it with a bucket of deep-fried whitebait.

Loureiro Escolha White

Quinta de Azevedo, located in the heart of Vinho Verde, is known for producing crisp, expressive whites that highlight the aromatic potential of loureiro. The estate benefits from granitic soils and Atlantic‑influenced conditions, which help preserve freshness and linearity.

Loureiro Escolha White

The Loureiro Escolha 2024 is crafted from carefully selected parcels harvested at optimal ripeness to balance aromatic intensity with natural acidity. Fermentation in stainless steel at low temperatures protects Loureiro's floral and citrus-driven profile, while a short period on fine lees enhances texture and adds subtle complexity. The winemaking approach emphasises purity, resulting in a wine that showcases the variety's delicate perfume, saline edge, and characteristic tension.

Quinta de Azevedo has positioned its Escolha bottling as an elevated expression within the Vinho Verde category, offering precision, length, and a clear articulation of northern Portugal's cool-climate terroir.

Tasting
NOTES

Light and refreshing, this loureiro kicks off with pretty citrus notes of lemon zest, Persian lime and pineapple that mingle with white peach, mango, apricot, fennel and a wet stone minerality of river rocks and pebbles that defines the wine. On the palate the intense flavours on the nose continue, made more refreshing by lively acidity, lemon balm and green apple. Showing good structure and balance, it ends with a salty saline finish.

Food
PAIRINGS

This refreshing loureiro would make a perfect partner for salt cod croquettes or deep-fried whitebait. For a more elevated dish try it with steamed crab and apple sorbet.

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Loureiro Escolha White

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