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Loureiro

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Loureiro is a white grape from Portugal, and is used to make the famous Vinho Verde white and rosé wines. Loureiro means, “laurel” and refers to the distinctive bay-leaf aroma of the berries. It is thought to be a distant relative of the world-renowned Albariño, and likewise goes very well with shellfish.

General Characteristics

Wines with this grape

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