Loureiro Alvarinho

Quinta de Santa Cristina

Loureiro Alvarinho is a white produced by Quinta de Santa Cristina in Vinho Verde, Vinho Verde, Portugal. Made from Loureiro and Albariño. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.

Type: White

Appellation: Vinho Verde

Region: Vinho Verde

Country: Portugal

Grapes: Loureiro, Albariño

Tasting profile (AI-generated)

Structure: light-bodied, high acidity, dry

A light, crisp white blending the aromatic lift of Loureiro with the citrus backbone of Alvarinho, typical of Vinho Verde whites made in a still, quality-focused style. Expect zesty acidity, notes of green apple and citrus peel, and a floral, slightly fragrant edge. It's a refreshing wine best enjoyed young and chilled alongside seafood or light dishes.

When to drink

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Where it comes from

Vinho Verde, Portugal

Vinho Verde comes from the Minho region in the cool, green, rainy north-west of Portugal, and the name means "green wine" in the sense of young and fresh rather than any colour.

Loureiro

Loureiro is a white grape from northern Portugal, one of the leading varieties in the Vinho Verde region.

Albariño

Albariño is a white grape from the damp, Atlantic-facing corner of northwest Spain, where it is the signature variety of Rías Baixas in Galicia and the source of some of the country's most refreshing whites.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loureiro Alvarinho from?

Loureiro Alvarinho is produced by Quinta de Santa Cristina in Vinho Verde, Vinho Verde, Portugal.

What grapes are in Loureiro Alvarinho?

Loureiro Alvarinho is a blend of Loureiro and Albariño.