2022 Vinho Verde 'Loureiro', J P Ramos, Minho
A blend of 85% Loureiro and 15% Alvarinho. With a fresh and enticing aroma of citrus and floral notes, the palate has a nice intesity with more citrus, a lick of spice and a zippy, minerally freshness. Wonderful value and a great aperitif.
"Gloriously alive and aromatic in its youth (seen with about six weeks in bottle), this is a nice vintage here, especially in its youth. Perky, bright and a little spicy, this overachieves, at least at the moment. I do always wonder if it is safe to age them very long. Most won't care, as the bottles will be gone by this summer. That's probably a good plan, even if not absolutely required. What this does best is be exuberantly fresh. Don't waste that. The price is very nice as well. At the moment, it seems like a steal. 2021-2025"
89 points, The Wine Advocate