Vinho Verde (Portugal)
Vinho Verde is often bottled with CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), resulting in a light and sparkling wine.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Lime |
 Apple |
 Flint |
Vinho Verde flavors varies from Lemon to Tropical Fruit depending on the grape variety used.
Floral Loureiro. Creamy Avesso. Steely Trajadura. Mineral Arinto and Alvarinho.
Profile
Vinho Verde is light, dry, and crispy:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Low | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Oysters |
 Fish |
 Seafood |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Pork |
 Cheese |
Vinho Verde pairs well with both Seafood and White Meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Aperitif. All kinds of Sea Food. Bacalao.
Mixed Shellfish Platters. Oysters. Crab. Shrimps.
Monkfish. Seabass. Sushi. Sashimi.
Ceviche. Shellfish Pasta.
White Meat. Veal. Pork. Chicken.
Potato Dishes. Hummus.
Portuguese Specialities:
Caldo Verde (Green Soup).
Prawns with Garlic.
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About
Vinho Verde is not a grape. The name means "Green Wine" but translates as "Young Wine".
The wines are most often made from a blend of local grape varieties like Alvarinho, Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura, Avesso, and Azal.
The dominant grapes are Alvarinho and Loureiro.
The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
The Minho Region (Vinho Verde)
Minho is the largest wine region in Portugal, producing nearly 100 million liters of Vinho Verde every year.