Via Latina

Vercoope is a co-op founded in 1964, and today represents more than 4000 wine growers across Portugal, with an annual production of 9 million bottles. This youthful and fresh loureiro was raised in stainless to preserve crisp fruit. Tight and lean with pear blossoms, gooseberry, lime zest, green apple tartness on a slight palate, with a faint spritz to keep all lively on the short palate. Easy and light, and primed for drinking now.

Softer than some Vinho Verdes, this wine from the Loureiro grape has a baked-apple character, its acidity laced into the ripe grapefruit flavors. It is crisp, dry, yet soft.