LOUREIRO
VIBRANTE 2022
VINHO VERDE • PORTUGAL ATLANTIC BREEZE
"The essence of the Lima Valley in a glass: a white that whispers of flowers and shouts of mineral freshness."
Crystalline Purity from the Miño
By buying Loureiro Vibrante 2022 from Constantino Ramos, you are acquiring an ode to the verticality and elegance of the Portuguese terroir. Crafted in the renowned Lima Valley sub-region, the historical cradle of the best single-varietal wines of this grape, this artisanal Portuguese white wine steps away from mass-market styles to offer an austere, noble, and deeply mineral experience. It is a boutique Vinho Verde of the highest caliber that captures the influence of the Atlantic breeze, delivering a refreshing tension, crisp acidity, and an aromatic complexity that evolves beautifully in the glass.
1. Technical Sheet and Artisan Details
Winery: Constantino Ramos.
Origin: Vinho Verde (Lima Sub-region), Portugal.
Vintage: 2022.
Variety: 100% Loureiro (High-end single varietal).
Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the finesse of the primary aromas and the Atlantic expression.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Serving: Recommended to be enjoyed chilled, between 8°C and 10°C.
SKU: POR-CRAMOS-LOUREIRO-2022
2. Sommelier Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights, very bright and impeccably clear.
Nose: A very distinguished initial floral attack reminiscent of white flowers and rose petals. It unfurls fresh notes of citrus such as lime and grapefruit, harmonized with a slight hint of bay leaf and a marked minerality of wet stone.
Palate: Vibrant and tense entry. Its firm yet elegant acidity stands out, with a silky palate and a long finish that leaves a very persistent, refreshing, and saline sensation.
3. Architecture of the Loureiro 2022
4. Pairing and Suggested Moments
Gastronomic Pairing: The Loureiro Vibrante 2022 from Constantino Ramos is the perfect companion for seafood cuisine. Ideal with fresh shellfish, ceviches, tiraditos, grilled fish, and Mediterranean salads. Its impeccable acidity also makes it excellent to accompany Thai food, sushi, or dishes with touches of cilantro and lemon.
Suggested Moments:
- Summer and Warm Weather: Absolute freshness to be enjoyed on a hot afternoon on a terrace or in a garden.
- Aperitif / Gourmet Snacking: Perfect for whetting the appetite accompanied by fresh goat cheeses or raw seafood.
- Family Meal: Elevates any gathering with light dishes, seafood paellas, and coastal cuisine.
- Romantic Dinner: Elegant and sophisticated to accompany a special evening of haute cuisine.
- High-End Gift: Ideal for the lover of fine white wines who seeks to discover the authenticity and purity of Portugal.
- Business and Oenophiles: A wine with a clear identity that demonstrates refined knowledge of boutique wine regions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
What does it mean to be a Loureiro single varietal?
It means the wine is made 100% from this native grape, allowing all its floral aromatic characteristics and elegant profile to be expressed without distractions from other varieties.
Is it a wine to store?
Although it is vibrant and delicious in its youth, boutique-quality Loureiros like this one have excellent bottle-aging capacity, gaining aromatic complexity over 2 to 4 years of storage.
What differentiates this Loureiro from other Vinho Verdes?
Constantino Ramos's touch seeks a more serious and technical artisanal expression, focusing on minerality, Atlantic balance, and structure, moving away from effervescent or industrial mass-market wines.