Wine Talk – Gorro Atlântico: A splash of Portugal’s coast in a glass

The Gorro Atlântico Vinho Verde Loureiro is one of those. It is expressive, with classic characteristics of the Loureiro grape: citrus and floral notes on the nose, and energetic acidity on the palate. This wine hails from the Vale do Lima subregion, where many believe the Loureiro grape originated.

At 5km from the ocean, is a nod to this wine’s Atlantic origins, coastal and crisp, lemon, grapefruit, and blossom notes are balanced with saline and mineral flavors, reminiscent of the beach, which. Made with care, the grapes for this wine were harvested by hand and their juice was kept cool after pressing. During fermentation, preserving the pure flavors and vivid acidity of the grapes in the resulting wine.

The wine is aged on the fine lees for five months to add texture on the palate. Portugal Boutique Winery focuses on small-production wines from iconic regions of Portugal.

It began with wines from the Douro Valley, then expanded to producing sparkling wines from Bairrada, and the Gorro wines are the winery’s expression of Vinho Verde with grapes grown in iconic valleys in Minho. The goal for all Portugal Boutique Winery wines is to preserve and share Portugal’s winemaking heritage and produce wines that reflect the identity of its wine regions and the country as a whole.

This wine pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, oysters, sushi, and other citrus-edged dishes like clams prepared with garlic and lemon or Greek-inspired plates with a citrus tzatziki-style yogurt sauce. Find Gorro Atlântico Vinho Verde Loureiro at Apolónia for €14.95.