In the glass
Aroma: bay leaf, lemon blossom, white peach, fresh herb
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, racy acidity, saline lift
Constantino Ramos' single-variety Loureiro Juca from Ponte de Lima: classic bay-leaf aromatics over a racy citrus frame from a small Lima-valley producer.
What it pairs with
-
Grilled sea bream
Bay-leaf aromatics partner Atlantic white fish; saline lift picks up sea-salt seasoning. -
Polvo a lagareiro
Find polvo a lagareiro on TableJourney →
Lemon-blossom and stone-fruit register lift olive-oil-roasted octopus. -
Vegetable summer rolls
Loureiro's herbal aromatic profile pairs Vietnamese herbs and rice paper. -
Fresh goat cheese
Spring-herb aromatics and racy acidity lift fresh cheese.
History
Constantino Ramos is a small Ponte de Lima Vinho Verde project working the Lima sub-region terroir with a focus on traditional Viana-style reds and aromatic Loureiro whites. The Juca line is the everyday range; Afluente and Zafirah sit above as more serious cuvees.
- 2014 — Constantino Ramos Juca Loureiro launched as the small-producer Lima Loureiro
Facts
- Producer
- Constantino Ramos
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Stainless steel; brief lees; native yeasts
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Constantino Ramos Juca Loureiro
What does Juca 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 long clean finish.
When should I drink it?
Drink within 1 to 5 years of vintage.
Where is Constantino Ramos?
A small Ponte de Lima Vinho Verde project in the Lima sub-region, focused on traditional Viana reds and aromatic Loureiro whites.
What food pairs with Juca Loureiro?
Grilled sea bream, polvo a lagareiro, vegetable summer rolls and fresh goat cheese.