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 |
 Red Cherry |
 Pepper |
 Lilac |
Vinho Verde Tinto is made from the grape Vinhão (aka Sousão).
The flavors are tart and high-acid like Gamay and Barbera.
Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Pasta |
 Bacalao |
 Risotto |
 Salmon |
 Cheese |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Turkey |
 Pig |
Thanks to its fruity character and high acidity, Vinho Verde Tinto 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.
The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is perfect for a light and fruity red wine.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling the aromas upwards.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
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The Minho Region (Vinho Verde)
Minho is the largest wine region in Portugal, producing nearly 100 million liters of Vinho Verde every year.