This region in northern Portugal is known for its dry, refreshing, low alcohol and lightly spritzy wines that are consumed very young, a.k.a. “green wine.” It lies north of the Port region, bordering Spain’s Galicia, along the Atlantic Coast (another reason for its name, this is sometimes known as the Costa Verde, or “Green Coast”). The soils there are mostly granite and slate, with the majority of the vineyards grown in granite. This is the mirror opposite of the nearby Douro where slate is preferred over granite.
If you’ve ever enjoyed a refreshing glass of Vinho Verde, you know the wine’s fruity aromas and light, crisp, vivacious flavors are ideal for summer. With that in mind, the Vinho Verde Regional Viticultural Commission (CVRVV) of Portugal introduces Jun...
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History of the grape: Palomino is split into three types: Palomino Fino, Palomino de Jerez and Palomino Basto. All of...
n the 1990’s Aveleda decided to pass through another challenge: to produce a red wine from anothe...
GAZELA is a soft, light and refreshing Vinho Verde that goes well with life. GAZELA is an uncompr...
Sogrape was founded in 1942 by Fernando van Zeller Guedes a driven and determined entrepreneur. ...
Vidigal Wines is a dynamic family-owned winery specializing in competitive Reserves from several ...
The Ponte de Lima Wne Producers Cooperative was launched in 1959 and started producing wine by 19...
The Solouro Company is situated in a parish called Louro in the city of Vila Nova de Famalicão. T...
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Vinho Verde on Snooth
March 2013
A Grand Tasting showcasing the range of Portugal's wines, from the dry reds ... to the delicious whites from Vinho Verde, and from the newly-renamed Tejo and Lisbon regions to the progressive offerings from the Douro. More than 50 wineries will be presenting their latest vintages at this event in New York City. The grand tasting will also featu... Read More
February 2013
My wife had some carry over vacation from last year that she needed ... Vineyard and Albariño Vinho Verde)Venteux (Syrah Tache le Verre Alisos Canyon)Day three (Los Olivos)Andrew Murray Vineyards (tasted but didn’t purchase)Los Olivos Tasting Room (Center of Effort Pinot Noir)Longoria Wines (tasted but didn’t purchase)Kaena (Grenache Tierra A... Read More
January 2013
A bit thin and acidic for our taste. Sorry I cannot give a higher score. Read More
October 2012
Lots of dissolved CO2 in this. Almost feels lightly carbonated. Green apple/peach fruit on the nose. It has good acid and weight on the tongue with a dry crisp finish. Read More
October 2012
This Vinhno Verde or "green wine" is excellent. Slightly sparkling with notes of green apple; its low alcohol content makes it perfect for a hot summer day. Definitely worth trying for the price. Read More
Jan 29, 2011
It's an inexpensive one and only applies to UKers, but Sainsbury's Vinho Verde is amazing and a steal at only £3.70. Light, pleasant, off dry, but not too sweet.
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