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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, fresh peach, bay leaf
Palate: citrus, soft spritz, saline lift, fresh acidity
Single-varietal Loureiro from the region's first commercial varietal Loureiro bottling. Floral, citrus and bay-leaf driven, classic Vinho Verde freshness.
What it pairs with
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Bolinhos de bacalhau
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Fried salt cod and the wine's lime acidity balance cleanly. -
Grilled sardines
Loureiro's bay leaf and lime cut through oily fish. -
Caldo verde
Bright acidity lifts kale-and-chorizo broth.
History
Quinta do Tamariz is a four-generation family estate at Sao Miguel da Carreira, Barcelos. In 1986 it bottled the first 100% single-varietal Loureiro from the Vinho Verde region.
- 1986: Quinta do Tamariz bottles the first 100% single-varietal Loureiro from Vinho Verde
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Tamariz · 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
- 1986
Frequently asked about Quinta do Tamariz Loureiro
What does Quinta do Tamariz Loureiro taste like?
White flower, lime peel, fresh peach and bay leaf on the nose; citrus, soft spritz, saline lift and fresh acidity on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.
When should I drink Quinta do Tamariz Loureiro?
Drink within 1 to 4 years of the vintage, well chilled to 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Quinta do Tamariz Loureiro?
Bolinhos de bacalhau, grilled sardines and caldo verde are all strong matches.
Where is Quinta do Tamariz Loureiro made?
At Quinta do Tamariz in Sao Miguel da Carreira, Barcelos. The 1986 vintage was the first 100% varietal Loureiro from Vinho Verde.
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