APDB Loureiro-Alvarinho 2025
2025, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Profile & Story
Adega Ponte da Barca White Loureiro-Alvarinho Premium. Type: White. Country: Portugal. Designation: Vinho Verde DOC. Region: Vinho Verde. Vintage 2025. Best within 2 to 3 years. Soil: Granite, sandy. Climate: Mild with Atlantic influence. Winemaker: José Oliveira. Grape Varieties: 50% Loureiro, 50% Alvarinho. Fixed Acidity 5.3 g/L, Volatile Acidity <0.25 g/L, Total Sugar 5.5 g/L, Alcohol 12.5% vol. Winemaking: The wine is made from a rigorous selection of Alvarinho and Loureiro white grapes, the most prized varieties in the Vinho Verde region. The grapes come from vines averaging 15 years old and undergo a careful winemaking process: gentle maceration, 12 hours of settling, and fermentation at 16–18 °C using selected yeasts. The wine undergoes bâtonnage for a month before being bottled. Gluten-free and free from animal products. Sustainability Certification (RNCSSV).
Tasting Notes
The freshness of the Loureiro grape is complemented by the body of the Alvarinho, creating a harmonious blend. With a citrus-yellow colour and a distinct aroma of tropical and citrus fruits, with floral notes, it captivates with its minerality, complexity, balance and lingering finish.
Pairing Recommendation
Pairings: Bruschetta, Hake Ceviche, Grilled Shrimp, Duck à l'Orange, Salmon Nigiri. Serve at 8–10 °C.