Vinho Verde DOC
[VEE-nyoh VEHR-deh]
Portugal’s largest DOC, Vinho Verde is located in the Minho region in the northwestern part of the country. The term vinho verde means “green wine,” referring not to this wine’s color, but to its fresh, fruity, youthfulness. These slightly effervescent wines can be red or white, each representing about half the production. The red wines, which are often harsh with a SOUR, ACIDIC character, are primarily consumed by the Portuguese and are not exported in large quantities. The white wines are also acidic, but the acidity helps make them FRESH and CRISP. Although the best white wines are DRY, some are made in a sweet style. Both red and white wines are meant to be drunk young. The main grapes used for the red wines are Azal Tinto, Borraçal, and Espadeiro; the white wines use ALVARINHO, LOUREIRO, and Trajadura grapes
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