Muros Antigos Loureiro 2023 Wine Review

Muros Antigos Loureiro 2023  

 

Yellow chrysanthemum and white pepper,  
Green apple and lemon juice.  

Piercingly high acidity, yet the body feels rounded and thick.  
Smooth and intensely dry.  

The fresh acidity wildly stimulates the salivary glands.  

Hints of western pear, basil, and apple mint bring out a herbal nuance.  

Muros Antigos Loureiro 2023 by LEON, Seoul Wine Dispatch

 

Acidity: ●●●●◐  
Sweetness: ○○○○○  
Body: ●●◐○○  

After 1 hour of opening:  
The acidity softens slightly compared to the start, making it feel even cleaner and drier. It’s much more enjoyable now.  
At first, the sharp acidity might divide opinions—though it’s also part of the wine’s charm.  

Lime, green apple, and white pepper now feel more composed and focused.  

 

After 3 hours:  
Wild chrysanthemum and golden kiwi emerge.  

 

Perfect with sashimi. The acidity is so well-structured that it pairs beautifully with oysters and seafood—especially dishes enhanced with lemon juice.  

Grilled mackerel or tuna work well too.  
Even when paired with fried food, it held up brilliantly—fried chicken would likely match just as well.  

 

 

Muros Antigos Loureiro 2023  
Region⎮Portugal > Vinho Verde > Lima  
Producer⎮Anselmo Mendes  
Grape⎮Loureiro 100%  
ABV⎮12%

 

Muros Antigos Loureiro 2023 by LEON, Seoul Wine Dispatch