Top 100 red wines of Minho - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Minho as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Minho and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Minho
Portugal's northernmost region, heart of Atlantic Vinho Verde. Signature lively, lightly sparkling whites with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and a saline touch, thirst-quenching, low-alcohol palate — the sunshine wine par excellence. High-end star Alvarinho (peach, exotic fruits, minerality), floral Loureiro (laurel), ample Trajadura, taut Arinto, structured Avesso. Vinhão as lively red.
Humid oceanic climate.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Minho
red wines from the region of Minho go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of indian chicken (simplified korma), vegan leek and tofu quiche or basil and cherry tomato clafoutis.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Minho
On the nose in the region of Minho often reveals types of flavors of red fruit. In the mouth in the region of Minho is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
