Green Wine (or Vinho Verde), a classic wine from Portugal!
Portugal has centuries of winemaking history and is also a producer of some of the most renowned wines, having its well-deserved place amongst the finest in Europe. Porto is Portugal’s most prominent wine style; Douro dry reds are more prominent each but there’s one specific wine style in the country that deserves our attention, especially for its humble, pure nature: the green wine.
Northwestern Portugal is an evergreen paradise with lots of rain and Atlantic humidity. The rivers that flow from the steep mountains to the ocean also help this fertile, leafy land prosper. This is the home of green wine. Yes, the white wine has hints of green and the nose reveals herbal undertones, but the wine’s youth is the reason for its colorful name.
Honoring local tradition, growers train the vines in pergolas to make the best of the limited space and to protect the grapes from the ground’s humidity. The most common grapes are Arinto, Loureiro and the noble Albarinho. Blended, they create a subtle, fresh, crisp style that goes well with the seafood of the region.
Vinho Verde is available for a reasonable price and always add a great value. Modest alcoholic strength and mouthwatering acidity make it an easy sipper. The nose offers green apple aromas, white flowers, and herbs. The palate often with a hint of effervescence is delightful.
Next time you’re looking for a casual white for a warm day, remember the vinho verde. You may include to your rotation and keep a bottle in the fridge. Few wines have such a noble – and yet simple – character. A unique and beautiful too contrast to an unique and beautiful country.
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