Casa da Tojeira

Loureiro 2023

A classic white Vinho Verde made from Loureiro grapes.

Glass White wine glass

Grapes Loureiro

Flavors Light citrus like lemon with stone fruit and a slight fizz

Serve 7 - 9 degrees Celsius

Appellation Cabeceiras do Basto, Minho, Portugal

Food Oysters, raw fish, crudités, and perfect as an aperitif on its own

Alcohol 12.5%

Winemaker Nuno Grasso

Background Casa da Tojeira is a beautiful 17th-century country house, located in the breathtaking Peneda-Gerês National Park. Since its establishment, grape cultivation for the production of delicious wines has taken place here. Today, Casa da Tojeira focuses on producing exclusive Vinho Verdes, including a delightful barrel-aged white Vinho Verde and enticing red variations. The house also serves as a picturesque event venue and boutique hotel.

Vineyards Conventional vineyards located inland in Portugal at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level. The vineyards are partly on a granite soil with sand.

Harvest Manual

Vinification After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and the good grapes are selected. The first fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature for 15 to 20 days. The wine is made entirely with its own yeasts.

Filtering Plate filter

Residual Sugar 5.60 grams per liter

Acidity 6.60 grams per liter

PH Value 3.14