In the glass
Aroma: bay leaf, lemon blossom, white peach, fresh herb
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, racy acidity, saline lift
Casa do Compadre's single-variety Loureiro: bay leaf and lemon-blossom register over a racy citrus frame.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sardines
Loureiro's racy acidity and saline lift cut grilled-sardine oils. -
Bolinhos de bacalhau
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Bay-leaf aromatics partner salt-cod fritters; citrus drive cuts the oil. -
Caldo verde
Galego-cabbage soup wants a fresh racy Loureiro; herbal register tracks the kale. -
Summer salads
Spring-herb aromatics and racy acidity partner herb-forward salads.
History
Casa do Compadre's single-variety Loureiro joins the Avesso as the estate's varietal whites from the Arcos de Valdevez area.
- 2008 — Casa do Compadre Loureiro added to the estate's varietal range
Facts
- Producer
- Casa do Compadre
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Stainless steel; brief lees
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Casa do Compadre Loureiro
What does Casa do Compadre Loureiro taste like?
Bay leaf, lemon blossom, white peach and fresh herb on the nose; citrus, stone fruit, racy acidity and a saline lift on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.
When should I drink it?
Drink within 0 to 4 years of vintage. Built for youthful freshness.
Where is Casa do Compadre located?
Casa do Compadre is at Arcos de Valdevez, on the Lima sub-region edge of Vinho Verde near the Spanish border.
What food pairs with it?
Grilled sardines, salt-cod fritters, caldo verde and summer salads. Versatile across light Atlantic-Portuguese cuisine.