Quinta de Azevedo, Minho Vinho Regional Escolha Loureiro 2024 White

Quinta de Azevedo’s 2024 Loureiro is a vibrant white from Portugal’s Minho region, combining the grape’s naturally expressive citrus character with added creaminess from lees ageing and a touch of French oak. Fresh, aromatic and long on the finish, it offers a polished interpretation of Loureiro with more texture and complexity than a purely youthful Vinho Verde-style wine.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a bright, pale citrus colour. Its intense nose opens with generous tropical-fruit aromas, leading into notes of passion fruit and fresh citrus. On the palate, it is lively and refreshing, with passion fruit balanced by grapefruit and lemon. Six months of ageing on the lees, together with regular bâtonnage and partial maturation in used French oak, gives the wine a smooth, creamy texture and added complexity while preserving its freshness. It is best enjoyed over the next two to three years, while its aromatic brightness and vibrant acidity are at their most expressive.

Production
The Loureiro grapes are destemmed and immediately chilled upon arrival at the winery. They undergo gentle pressing at low temperatures, followed by three days of static cold settling; the lees are removed within the first 24 hours. Fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures of 14–15°C. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine remains on its lees for six months with regular bâtonnage, while 15% of the blend is matured in used French oak barrels. This careful combination of cool fermentation, lees contact and restrained oak creates both freshness and a notably creamy texture.

Food & Serving
A natural partner for seafood, this Loureiro works especially well with shellfish, grilled fish and substantial salads. Its citrus-driven freshness also complements dishes with herbs, light cream sauces or a touch of spice. Serve well chilled at approximately 8–10°C. Decanting is not necessary, although opening the bottle 10–15 minutes before serving can allow its tropical and citrus aromas to develop in the glass.

Producer
Quinta de Azevedo is a historic estate associated with Portugal’s Minho and Vinho Verde tradition. The property focuses on expressing the region’s distinctive white-wine varieties through a combination of freshness, aromatic precision and modern cellar techniques. This Loureiro showcases that approach, pairing the grape’s lively regional character with extended lees ageing and carefully integrated French oak for a more refined and textured style.

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