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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white flower, lime peel, mango, papaya
Palate: tropical fruit, lime, soft spritz, fresh acidity
Single-varietal Loureiro from a family estate at Forjaes on Neiva-river-influenced granite soils. Notably tropical aromatics, mango and papaya, alongside the classic floral Loureiro register.
What it pairs with
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Polvo a lagareiro
Olive-oil octopus and the wine's tropical aromatics balance fat and salt. -
Grilled bream
Delicate white fish and Loureiro's saline lift complement each other. -
Bolinhos de bacalhau
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Fried salt cod meets the wine's lime acidity cleanly.
History
Quinta de Curvos has been family-owned since 1976 with a 70-acre vineyard footprint across Forjaes, Ponte de Lima and Barcelos. Miguel Fonseca's Loureiro expressions are the estate's signature.
- 1976: Quinta de Curvos established as a modern family estate at Forjaes
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta de Curvos · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- Vinho Verde DOC, Cavado
- Oak
- Stainless steel only, brief lees contact
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 9 to 13 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1976
Frequently asked about Curvos Loureiro
What does Curvos Loureiro taste like?
White flower, lime peel, mango and papaya on the nose; tropical fruit, lime, soft spritz and fresh acidity on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.
When should I drink Curvos Loureiro?
Drink within 1 to 4 years of the vintage, well chilled to 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Curvos Loureiro?
Polvo a lagareiro, grilled bream and bolinhos de bacalhau are all strong matches.
Where is Curvos Loureiro made?
At Quinta de Curvos in Forjaes, Esposende, on Neiva-river-influenced granite soils in the Cavado sub-region.
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