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 Vinho Verde, Portugal. … [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 Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal. … [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 Verde post. In this post we're going to learn about the grapes that make up this region with a special emphasis on Alvarinho and Loureiro. … [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 Vinho Verde (pronounced veeng-yo vaird), the region in Portugal just to the west of Douro and to the south of Rías Baixas in Spain. Today we're … [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, Portugal. The wine has residual sugar of 7.3 g/L. … [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 of 5.8 g/L. … [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 wine. … [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 wine has residual sugar of 14.4g/L. … [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 consumed by Americans in 2015, more people every day are discovering the new generation of rosé wines that go way beyond sugary sweet white … [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 5.5g/L. … [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 has residual sugar of 5.0g/L. … [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 Verde, Portugal. The wine does not spend any time in oak and has residual sugar of 5.2g/L. … [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 Verde, Portugal. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and has residual sugar of 6g/L. … [Read more...]
Casal de Ventozela Loureiro - Refreshment
The Casal de Ventozela Loureiro, another fine find from Vinho Verde. 100% Loureiro from Vale do Ave, Vinho Verde, Portugal. The wine is aged in stainless steel and has a residual sugar of 3.6 grams/liter. … [Read more...]
Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde - BOOM!
The Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde, an explosion of easy to drink deliciousness. 80% Loureiro and 20% Alvarinho from Vinho Verde, Portugal. The wine has a residual sugar of 5 grams/liter. … [Read more...]
Vinho Verde - Your Summertime Solution
Four reasons why Vinho Verde owns summer. The next entry in our series on Vinho Verde focuses on one our favorite topics - summertime. … [Read more...]
Quinta de Gomariz Alvarinho - Quite Pretty
Our latest Vinho Verde find, the Quinta de Gomariz Alvarinho. Alvarinho from Vinho Verde, Portugal. The wine has a residual sugar of 4.5 grams/liter. … [Read more...]
Arca Nova Vinho Verde Rose - Smells Like Summer
Exploring the pink side of Vinho Verde with the Arca Nova Vinho Verde Rose. Espadeiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal. The wine has 8 grams/liter of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Casa Do Homem Branco - Vibrant Vinho Verde
The fresh and easy Casa Do Homem Branco. 80% Loureiro and 20% Arinto from Vinho Verde, Portugal. The vegan friendly wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and does not spend any time in oak. … [Read more...]
Quinta Da Raza Vinho Verde - A Lip Smacking Good Time
A perfect wine for the American palate and wallet. 50% Arinto, 35% Azal and 15% Trajadura from Vinho Verde, Portugal. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and has a residual sugar of 8.3 g/L. … [Read more...]
Get To Know Vinho Verde!
Get to know the signature wines of northern Portugal. Explore Portugal's largest wine region in today's post, sponsored by Vinho Verde Wines. … [Read more...]
blue fin Vinho Verde - Instant Refreshment
75% Trajadura, 25% Alvarinho from Portugal. SRP of $11 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Marquee Cellars for review purposes. From the bottle: "Vinho Verde is the classic Portugese white wine, it marries beautifully with the fresh fish and seafood that … [Read more...]