The wine region of Vinho Verde is located in the region of Minho of Portugal. We currently count 535 estates and châteaux in the of Vinho Verde, producing 1615 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vinho Verde go well with generally quite well with dishes .
The white Alvarinho is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. The white Alvarinho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley.
white wines from the region of Vinho Verde go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of wok of shrimps with vegetables, cake with olives and bacon or monkfish with cream sauce and baked potatoes.
On the nose in the region of Vinho Verde often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit. In the mouth in the region of Vinho Verde is a with a nice freshness.
