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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage0 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: bay leaf, lemon peel, white peach, spring flowers
Palate: citrus, green apple, fresh herbs, racy finish
The Loureiro half of the Muros Antigos pair: bay leaf and spring-flower aromatics over a racy citrus frame. The aromatic Lima-valley counterpart to the Alvarinho.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bream
Bay leaf and citrus aromatics partner Atlantic white fish; the high-acid racy frame keeps the dish bright. -
Bolinhos de bacalhau
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Spring-flower lift and the wine's spritz cut salt-cod fritter oils and refresh between bites. -
Vegetable summer rolls
Loureiro's herbal aromatic register pairs Vietnamese herbs and rice paper; the racy acidity balances dipping sauces. -
Goat-cheese salad
Bay-leaf nose and crisp acidity lift fresh cheese and citrus dressings.
History
The Muros Antigos Loureiro joined the Anselmo Mendes range in the early 2000s as the aromatic Lima-valley counterpart to the Monção Alvarinho. Loureiro takes its name from the Portuguese word for laurel for its bay-leaf aromatic register.
- 2002: Muros Antigos Loureiro added to the Anselmo Mendes range
Facts
- Producer
- Anselmo Mendes Vinhos · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Stainless steel; three to four months on fine lees
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 11 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Anselmo Mendes Muros Antigos Loureiro
What does Muros Antigos Loureiro taste like?
Bay leaf, lemon peel, white peach and spring flowers on the nose; citrus, green apple, fresh herbs and a racy finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean close.
When should I drink Muros Antigos Loureiro?
Drink within 0 to 4 years of vintage. Loureiro is built for youthful freshness and the wine peaks within two years of release.
What is Loureiro?
Loureiro is the aromatic native grape of the Lima sub-region of Vinho Verde, named for its laurel-leaf aromatic register. Anselmo Mendes bottles it as a varietal counterpart to his Monção Alvarinho.
What food pairs with Muros Antigos Loureiro?
Grilled sea bream, salt-cod fritters, vegetable summer rolls and goat-cheese salad. The bay-leaf and citrus register is versatile across seafood and lighter Asian cuisine.
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