In the glass
Aroma: white flower, lime, bay leaf, fresh herb
Palate: lemon, saline lift, soft spritz, fresh acidity
Single-varietal Loureiro under Anselmo Mendes's consulting hand. Floral, citrus-driven and Atlantic-saline from the Lima riverbank.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sardines
Loureiro's lime and bay leaf cut through char and oily fish. -
Polvo a lagareiro
Soft tannin-free white and olive-oil octopus is a classic Minho pairing. -
Bolinhos de bacalhau
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Fried salt cod meets the wine's freshness cleanly.
History
The single-varietal Loureiro was added as Anselmo Mendes consultancy reshaped the estate. Sourced from the Loureiro plantings on the Lima riverbank.
- 2005 — Paco d'Anha Loureiro released as single-varietal bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Paco de Anha
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- Vinho Verde DOC, Lima
- Oak
- Stainless steel only, brief lees contact
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 11 to 15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Paco d'Anha Loureiro
What does Paco d'Anha Loureiro taste like?
White flower, lime, bay leaf and fresh herb on the nose; lemon, saline lift, soft spritz and fresh acidity on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.
When should I drink Paco d'Anha Loureiro?
Drink within 1 to 4 years of the vintage, well chilled to 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Paco d'Anha Loureiro?
Grilled sardines, polvo a lagareiro and bolinhos de bacalhau are all strong matches.
Where is Paco d'Anha Loureiro made?
At the Agorreta family estate in Vila Nova de Anha, on the Lima riverbank south of Viana do Castelo.