Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is a wine region in Minho, Portugal.

The signature grape is Alvarinho, backed by Loureiro, Arinto (Pederna), Azal-Branco and Trajadura, plus two more.

The ground underneath is free-draining, granite and sand.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running humid.

The vineyards themselves read as hills, riverside and valley floor.

White wine, red wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp, youthful and refreshing with light effervescence.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, salads, light pasta dishes and crispy chicken.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 1 to 3 years.

In the glass.

White: Crisp, Youthful, Refreshing with light effervescence.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• A&D Wines 'Monologo' Arinto P24, Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Adega de Moncao 'Muralhas de Moncao', Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Anselmo Mendes 'Muros Antigos' Alvarinho, Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Anselmo Mendes 'Muros Antigos' Escolha, Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Anselmo Mendes 'Muros Antigos' Loureiro Escolha, Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Anselmo Mendes 'Parcela Unica' Alvarinho, Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Anselmo Mendes Curtimenta Alvarinho, Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Anselmo Mendes Muros de Melgaco Alvarinho, Vinho Verde, Portugal

At the table.

• Seafood
• Salads
• Light pasta dishes
• Crispy chicken
• Spicy dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.
• Keeps for 1 to 3 years.

Nearby regions.

Vinho Verde: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Portugal, or the wider Minho guide.