Underdog Grape · Portugal

Loureiro

If you drink Sauvignon Blanc for the bright, aromatic snap, Loureiro gives you the same lift with a floral streak Sauvignon rarely reaches, usually for less money.

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
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Vinho Verde, Portugal

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