Thanks to it's $4.99 price tag, the Trader Joe's Espiral Vinho Verde Rosé just squeaks by with a Recommended Buy rating. Rosé from … [Read more...]
The Best Vinho Verde Wines
It's time to explore Portugal's biggest wine region, Vinho Verde!
Located just to the west of the famed Douro region (the home to Port wine) and to the south of Rías Baixas in Spain, Vinho Verde (pronounced veeng-yo vaird) is home to the delightful, sometimes fizzy, white wines that pair so well with seafood, summer and pocketbooks. (The latter since they generally retail in the $7 to $15 range.)
Most of the wine made here are white blends from the Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Arinto, Loureiro, and Trajadura grape varieties but you should also be on the lookout for the excellent single varietal bottlings. We cover both below in our list of The Best Vinho Verde Wines!
Espiral Vinho Verde - Simply Refreshing
Porch Pounder Alert! A longtime under $5 fave from Trader Joe's, the Espiral Vinho Verde. A sparkling blend of white grapes from … [Read more...]
The Grapes of Vinho Verde - Alvarinho and Loureiro
Exploring the grapes of this refreshing region. A few weeks ago we introduced you to the wines of Vinho Verde in our Get To Know Vinho … [Read more...]
Vinho Verde - Modern Wines With A Whole Lot of History
We're back with more on one of our favorite spots for white wine, Vinho Verde. As we've discussed many times before, we're huge fans of … [Read more...]
Casa de Vilacetinho Loureiro - Pineapple, Peach and Honey
The extremely pleasurable Casa de Vilacetinho Loureiro from Vinho Verde. Loureiro from the Amarante subregion of Vinho Verde, … [Read more...]
Quinta de Linhares Avesso - Lively and Lovely
The fresh, tart and tasty Quinta de Linhares Avesso from Vinho Verde. 100% Avesso from Vinho Verde, Portugal. The wine has residual sugar … [Read more...]
A Deep Dive Into Vinho Verde Alvarinho
A special look at one of the most important grapes of the Vinho Verde region, Alvarinho. … [Read more...]
Vale dos Ares Alvarinho - Keeping It Fresh
The smooth and luxurious Vale dos Ares Alvarinho from MQ Vinhos. 100% Alvarinho from Monção e Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal. This is a dry … [Read more...]
Estreia Vinho Verde Rosé - Sweet, Pink and Bubbly
The Estreia Vinho Verde Rosé, a certified porch pounder. 60% Vinhao, 30% Borracal and 10% Espadeiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal. The … [Read more...]
Vinho Verde Rosé - A Pinker Shade of Vinho Verde
Exploring delicious and food-friendly Vinho Verde rosé. There's no doubt that rosé wines are hot right now. With over 78 million gallons … [Read more...]
Afectus Loureiro - Sweet and Sassy
Another fabulous find from Vinho Verde, the Afectus Loureiro! 100% Loureiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal. The wine has residual sugar of … [Read more...]
Take a Tour of Vinho Verde - Amarante and Lima
Explore the Amarante and Lima subregions of Vinho Verde, a growing area for wine tourism in Portugal. … [Read more...]
Campelo Vinho Verde Branco - Fresh and Fruity
The fizzy and fun Campelo Vinho Verde Branco. 50% Loureiro, 20% Trajadura, 20% Avesso and 10% Arinto from Vinho Verde, Portugal. The wine … [Read more...]
Portal do Fidalgo Alvarinho - Delicate and Delightful
The Portal do Fidalgo Alvarinho, a wine that's hard to put down once you discover its delights. 100% Alvarinho from Monção e Melgaço, Vinho … [Read more...]
Portal da Calcada Vinho Verde - Deliciously Delicious
The Portal da Calcada Vinho Verde, a wine with gastronomic aptitude. An equal blend of Loureiro, Arinto, Azal and Trajadura from Vinho … [Read more...]