Vinho Verde Tinto (Portugal)
(Red Vinho Verde)
Vinho Verde means "Green Wine," but translates into "Young Wine".
The wine is released 3 to 6 six months after the grapes are harvested.
Vinho Verde Tinto Flavors
Vinho Verde Tinto is made from the grape Vinhão (aka Sousão).
The flavors are tart and high-acid like Gamay and Barbera.
 Raspberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Pepper |
 Lilac |
Vinho Verde Tinto Profile
| BODY: | Light |
| TANNINS: | Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% |
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Serving temperature: 12-14°C (54-57°F) |
About
Vinho Verde is not a grape. It is a DOC wine production region in northern Portugal.
Red, white, and Rosé Vinho Verdes are released 3 to 6 months after the grapes are harvested, and ment to be consumed young.
The majority of Vinho Verde wines are white (85%). With cool and wet climate up in the north, the soil is best for producing light and fresh wines with hight acidity.
Vinho Verde Tinto Food Pairing
Thanks to its fruity character and high acidity, Vinho Verde Tinto pairs well with a wide spectrum of food.
 Antipasti |
 Pasta |
 Bacalao |
 Risotto |
 Salmon |
 Cheese |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Turkey |
 Pig |
Excellent Pairing
Antipasti.
Salads. Salads with Goat Cheese.
Turkey Salad. Chicken Salad. Duck Salad.
Tagines and Cous Cous.
Seared Tuna and Salmon.
Chinese Cuisine.
Portoguese Specialities
Leitão Assado (Suckling Pig)
Bacalhau (Salted Cod).
Pastel de Nata (Custard Tart).
Polvo à Lagareiro (Octopus/Olive oil/Potatoes).
Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Rice)
Arroz de Pato (Duck Rice)
The Ideal Glass for Vinho Verde Tinto
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Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
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The Minho Region (Vinho Verde)
Minho is the largest wine region in Portugal, producing nearly 100 million liters of Vinho Verde every year.
Vinho Verde wines often have a small sparkling sensation that enhances the taste and freshness.
Portugal is a great Rosé Wine nation. The cool climate in Minho gives good freshness to Rosé Wines.
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Granite |
Moderate Maritime |
