How do you pronounce Loureiro?

Loureiro is pronounced loh-RAY-roo.

Where does Loureiro come from?

Loureiro grows in Vinho Verde, Portugal.

Expect peach, citrus zest, white blossom, lime. Closest familiar reference: a crisp, floral coastal white built for warm afternoons.

If you usually drink Pinot Grigio, Loureiro is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Arinto, Carricante, Erbaluce.

Tasting profile: Peach and lime over a bed of white blossom, finishing dry and taut enough to make your mouth water for the next sip.
Where it grows: Vinho Verde, Portugal
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What wine is Loureiro similar to?: If you usually drink Pinot Grigio, Loureiro is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Arinto, Carricante, Erbaluce.

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