As a demonstration of how well good quality Loureiro can mature, the current Eminencia vintage on sale is 2015, with Royal Palmeira on the 2020 vintage. However, Riba d’Ave notes that the company had been moving rapidly through an extensive stock of older vintages it inherited from Ideal Drinks. As for the character of this grape compared to the better known Alvarinho, Riba d’Ave remarks: “I always say Loureiro is a small Gewürz[traminer]. As more producers start to take this variety seriously, Riba d’Ave suggests that its reputation has the scope to catch up quickly. “Alvarinho is a bit more known, then the next step is aged Alvarinho, then Loureiro and aged Loureiro,” he suggests.