In the glass
Aroma: bay leaf, lemon peel, white peach, wet stone
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, lees weight, mineral close
Quinta de Gomariz's Loureiro Reserva from the Felgueiras-Pousada area: extended lees ageing adds weight to the classic bay-leaf aromatic register.
What it pairs with
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Polvo a lagareiro
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Bay-leaf register and saline lees weight partner olive-oil-roasted octopus; the mineral close picks up the seasoning. -
Bacalhau com natas
Lees weight matches the cream gratin; high acidity cuts the richness. -
Grilled hake with lemon
Atlantic white fish pairs the wine's lemon-peel register; stone fruit lifts the dish. -
Fresh goat cheese with quince
Citrus and stone fruit partner fresh cheese; lees weight balances marmelada sweetness.
History
Quinta de Gomariz is a Felgueiras-area Vinho Verde producer with a portfolio focused on the Sousa sub-region grape registers. The Loureiro Reserva is the estate's mid-tier Loureiro with extended lees ageing.
- 2008 — Quinta de Gomariz Loureiro Reserva launched as the extended-lees Loureiro
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta de Gomariz
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Stainless steel; six to eight months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Quinta de Gomariz Loureiro Reserva
What does Gomariz Loureiro Reserva taste like?
Bay leaf, lemon peel, white peach and wet stone on the nose; citrus, stone fruit, lees weight and a mineral close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink it?
Drink within 1 to 6 years of vintage. The extended lees contact gives more depth than entry-level Loureiros.
Where is Quinta de Gomariz?
At Pousada near Felgueiras, in the Sousa sub-region of Vinho Verde.
What food pairs with it?
Polvo a lagareiro, bacalhau com natas, grilled hake with lemon and fresh goat cheese with quince.