Discover the top 100 best wines of Vinho Verde of Vinho Verde as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Vinho Verde and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Portuguese star of fresh, slightly sparkling white. High-end Alvarinho in Monção and Melgaço: mineral, precise whites with signature notes of lemon, white peach, flowers and a tense saline finish. Aromatic Loureiro (orange blossom, bay leaf), round Trajadura, full Avesso, lively Arinto. Light natural effervescence, low alcohol (9-11°), sharp vivacity: ideal aperitif and seafood.
Also minority red Vinhão. ~21,000 ha in the northwest, granite soils.
Structured, full-bodied whites with a pale golden hue, ample mouth and moderate acidity, showing aromas of white-fleshed fruits (pear, apple), ripe citrus (orange, mandarin) and mineral notes. More powerful than the average Vinho Verde, with fine ageing potential. Star of the Baião sub-region of Vinho Verde DOC, a perfect match for grilled fish and seafood. Native Portuguese white grape of Vinho Verde.
wines from the region of Vinho Verde go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of sublime fish and shrimp colombo, zucchini and goat cheese quiche or sardinade.
On the nose in the region of Vinho Verde often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or green apple and sometimes also flavors of minerality, lemon or pear. In the mouth in the region of Vinho Verde is a with a nice freshness.
