Loureiro (grape)
Variety of grape From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Variety of grape From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Loureiro is a white wine grape cultivated in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. This includes Galicia, Spain and Minho, Portugal. In the latter, it is notably cultivated along the Lima River, a sub-region of Vinho Verde (wines produced in Minho).[1]
| Loureiro | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
Loureiro: grape and leaf | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | see list of synonyms |
| Origin | Portugal |
| Notable regions | Minho, Galicia |
| VIVC number | 6912 |
Its bud break is early-medium and its ripening period is medium-late. Its vigor is medium-strong. It is suitable for somewhat humid or medium-dry soils. It has a medium sensitivity to mildew, is sensitive to powdery mildew and is very sensitive to botrytis.[2]
Loureiro is also known under the synonyms Branco Redondo, Branco Redondos, Dorado, Dourada, Dourado, False Pedro, Gallego Dourado, Loeireiro Blanco, Loureiro, Loureiro Blanco, Marques, Marquez, and Rutherglen Pedro.[3]
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