Vinho Verde is a type of wine produced in the Minho region
Vinho Verde is a type of wine produced in the Minho region, in northwest Portugal. The name "verde" does not refer to the color of the wine, but to its youth and freshness. It is a young, light, slightly effervescent wine with a low alcohol content, usually between 9% and 11%. The production of Vinho Verde is made with grapes that grow in the vineyards of the region, which is influenced by the humid and cool climate of the Atlantic. The main grapes used in the production of Vinho Verde are Alvarinho, Loureiro, Trajadura and Arinto, among others. Vinho Verde can be white, red or rosé, but most wines produced in the region are white. In addition, Vinho Verde can also be dry or semi-dry, with a fresh and fruity taste. Vinho Verde is a protected designation of origin (DOP) in Portugal and is regulated by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto (IVDP). It is a wine that has gained more and more admirers around the world due to its fresh and uncomplicated taste... Did you know?