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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 4 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: bay leaf, lemon blossom, white peach, fresh herb
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, racy acidity, saline lift
Quinta da Lixa's single-variety Loureiro: bay leaf and lemon blossom over a racy citrus frame at an everyday price.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bream
Bay-leaf aromatics partner Atlantic white fish; the saline lift picks up sea-salt seasoning. -
Salt-cod fritters
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Citrus drive cuts fritter oils; racy acidity refreshes between bites. -
Summer salads
Spring-herb aromatics and racy acidity lift fresh greens and citrus dressings. -
Vegetable summer rolls
Loureiro's herbal register pairs Vietnamese herbs; racy acidity balances dipping sauces.
History
The Aromas range is Quinta da Lixa's accessible single-variety line, with the Loureiro showing the aromatic Lima-valley register at an everyday price point.
- 2005: Aromas Loureiro added to the Quinta da Lixa portfolio
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta da Lixa · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Stainless steel; brief lees
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 9 to 13 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Quinta da Lixa Aromas Loureiro
What does Aromas 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.
What does Aromas mean in the Quinta da Lixa range?
Aromas is the accessible single-variety line within the Quinta da Lixa portfolio, sitting below the serious Pouco Comum range and showing each variety's aromatic register at an everyday price point.
What food pairs with Aromas Loureiro?
Grilled sea bream, salt-cod fritters, summer salads and vegetable summer rolls. Versatile across light Atlantic-seafood and Asian-leaning dishes.
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