Daniel Perches, Wine Meeting 

The Loureiro grape is typical of this Portuguese region, which has a very nice floral and citrus aromas. This wine can even have some bubbles, which is typical of this region and does not mean that it is spoiled. On the contrary, it shows its freshness.

Bath Chronicle Angela Mount

Look no further for the most delightfully fresh, light, and zippy Summer white – and at only 10.5% alcohol, it’s a brilliant buy for alfresco lunches, or a glass in the sunshine. From the northern part of Portugal, it’s part of a new wave of deliciously crisp, bone dry whites from the Vinho Verde region, which are now hitting the shelves. It smells of freshly-cut green apples, lemon zest and meadow flowers; taste it, and it tingles the senses with its crisp, lively flavours, and, with a tiny hint of spritz, it’s packed with vibrant lemon and lime, granny smith apple and white peach flavours. Perfect on its own, this delicate little number will be a subtle partner to oysters, the freshest of seafood, and light vegetable salads.

The Guardian Fiona Beckett

Vinho verde, which comes from the north of Portugal, is another wine to look out for during these dog days of summer.