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There are certain wines that become Wine Club Member favorites at first sip and Vinho Verde is a classic example. Let’s take a look at why this particular wine is wonderfully satisfying.
While Vinho Verde is technically not bubbly, it delivers a hint of pleasing effervescence. This spritzy texture is a byproduct of fermentation and the tickle of fizz is charming with the bright aromatics and zippy acidity of the blend.
Haven’t tried Vinho Verde? For folks that love quenching rosé or versatile Sauvignon Blanc, this Portuguese white wine is an ideal on-its-own sipper or team player at the lunch or dinner table. With unrivaled freshness and relatively low alcohol, Vinho Verde is irresistible in the summer months as a freshly-released partner to garden-rich meals and seafood — the original Portuguese pairing in a country with a vast coastline.
Wine grape cultivation arrived in Portugal with the Romans, and it’s a widespread economic activity as well as a function of the home garden for many local families. The country’s largest wine-growing region is Vinho Verde, where tradition blends 25 local grape varieties, the central player being Alvarinho (Albariño in Spain).
The fruit was historically grown on pergola-style trellises — in recent years, linear trellis systems have become more common but there are smallholdings that maintain the pergolas, which are a captivating part of the landscape. Trellises are essential to allow the Atlantic breeze to zap away moisture and expose the berries to sun. While the cool and rainy Vinho Verde environment maintains acidity, the trellises encourage ripening to develop the fruit flavors and aromatics.
Vinho Verde is produced to drink young, which illuminates the citrus nose and white fruit palate. We think it would be exemplary with Cooper’s Hawk Thai Lettuce Wraps or Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Shrimp — cooling combinations packed with flavor.
