Discover the top 100 best wines of Monção e Melgaço of Vinho Verde as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Monção e Melgaço and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Premium epicentre sub-region of Portuguese Vinho Verde (far north, Minho on Spanish border): Alvarinho signature white king — rich, full-bodied profile with vibrant citrus, stone fruit, flowers and complex saline minerality, vibrant acidity and exceptional ageing. Loureiro and Trajadura complementary. Weathered granites, microclimate sheltered by western mountains from the Atlantic, hot dry summers cold winters, full ripening.
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and Iberian floral notes. Often blended in Douro reds, also contributing to lighter Port wines and Galician reds (DO Rías Baixas). Native black variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes in Portugal, also known as Brancellao in neighbouring Galicia.
wines from the region of Monção e Melgaço go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of sautéed squid with parsley, magic cake cheese quiche or koka (spanish pie).
On the nose in the region of Monção e Melgaço often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth in the region of Monção e Melgaço is a with a nice freshness.
