Vinho Verde Tinto (Portugal)
(Red Vinho Verde)

Vinho Verde means "Green Wine," but translates into "Young Wine".

The wine is released 3 to 6 six months after the grapes are harvested.

Typical Flavors


Raspberry
Raspberry		 Red Cherry
Red Cherry		 Pepper
Pepper		 Lilac
Lilac

is made from the grape Vinhão (aka Sousão).

The flavors are tart and high-acid like Gamay and Barbera.

Profile

BODYLight
TANNINSLow
FRUITMedium Plus
ACIDITYHigh
Serving temperature:
12-14°C (54-57°F)

Food Pairing


Antipasti
Antipasti		 Pasta
Pasta		 Bacalao
Bacalao		 Risotto
Risotto

Salmon
Salmon		 Cheese
Cheese		 Salami
Salami		 Ham
Ham

Chicken
Chicken		 Duck
Duck		 Turkey
Turkey		 Pig
Pig

Thanks to its fruity character and high acidity, pairs well with a wide spectrum of food.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti.
Salads. Salads with Goat Cheese.
Turkey Salad. Chicken Salad. Duck Salad.
Tagines and Cous Cous.
Seared Tuna and Salmon.
Chinese Cuisine.

Cheese:
Any Mild Cheese.
Azeitão. Serra de Estrela. São Jorge.
Brie. Camembert.
Goat Cheese. Chèvre.
Swiss. Edam. Mild Munster and Cheddar.

Portoguese Specialities:
Leitão Assado (Suckling Pig)
Bacalhau (Salted Cod).
Pastel de Nata (Custard Tart).
Polvo à Lagareiro (Octopus/Olive oil/Potatoes).
Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Rice) Arroz de Pato (Duck Rice)

About

Vinho Verde is not a grape. It is a DOC wine production region in northern Portugal.

Red, white, and Rosé Vinho Verdes are released 3 to 6 months after the grapes are harvested, and ment to be consumed young.

The majority of Vinho Verde wines are white (85%). With cool and wet climate up in the north, the soil is best for producing light and fresh wines with hight acidity.