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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 2 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs2 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lime, bay leaf, white flower, fresh herb
Palate: citrus, soft spritz, saline lift, fresh acidity
Co-operative Loureiro from the Via Latina range, Vercoope's flagship export brand. Floral, citrus-driven, classic Vinho Verde spritz at entry-tier price.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sardines
Loureiro's lime and bay leaf cut through char and oily fish. -
Caldo verde
Kale-and-chorizo soup pairs with the wine's bright acidity and soft spritz. -
Bolinhos de bacalhau
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Fried salt cod croquettes need the wine's freshness to balance.
History
Via Latina is the flagship label of Vercoope, the umbrella cooperative for ten Vinho Verde adegas including Felgueiras, Amarante and Famalicao. The Loureiro varietal expression is the cooperative's most-exported bottling.
- 1964: Vercoope founded as the union of regional Vinho Verde cooperatives
- 1990: Via Latina launched as Vercoope's varietal export label
Facts
- Producer
- Vercoope · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- Vinho Verde DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel only, fresh and unoaked
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 5 to 8 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 2 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Via Latina Loureiro
What does Via Latina Loureiro taste like?
Lime, bay leaf, white flower and fresh herb 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 Via Latina Loureiro?
Drink within 1 to 2 years of the vintage, well chilled to 8 to 10C. The wine is built for youth and freshness, not bottle ageing.
What food pairs with Via Latina Loureiro?
Grilled sardines, caldo verde and bolinhos de bacalhau are all strong matches.
Who makes Via Latina Loureiro?
Vercoope, the umbrella cooperative for ten regional Vinho Verde adegas, based in Penafiel.
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