Vinho Verde

The Portuguese DOC of Vinho Verde has carved out a niche for its crisp, wallet-friendly whites with a hint of spritz.

Vinho Verde is a unique style of wine from Portugal with its own distinct character. The area is best known for crisp, sensibly priced whites with a hint of spritz, but winemakers there also make cracking red and rosé wines.

The name ‘Vinho Verde’ translates to ‘green wine’, but this doesn’t refer to the wine’s colour. It refers to the youthfulness of the wine, as Vinho Verde is meant to be drunk young. The region’s lush and green landscape also helps to shape the wine’s crisp profile.

What sets Vinho Verde wines apart from other light wines? The wines are young – released within three to six months of the harvest – and famous for their characteristic refreshing nature and subtle carbonation. This gentle fizz was originally an accidental addition due to quick bottling before fermentation was complete, but it is now intentionally replicated by winemakers.

The wines’ high acidity and low alcohol content make them the perfect summer drink, but they’re wonderful all year round when paired with food or simply on their own.

Want to learn more? Read our beginner's guide to Vinho Verde wines.

Vinho Verde is most commonly produced as a white wine, but it is also made in red and rosé styles. White Vinho Verde is made from a combination of native grape varieties, including Alvarinho, Loureiro, Avesso and Arinto, and comes in a range of yellow shades, from light lemon to straw.

The wines are typically light- to medium-bodied and are often characterised by their fresh, vibrant and slightly fizzy nature.

White Vinho Verde wines are also known for their high acidity, which adds to their fresh character. They are typically low in alcohol – often around 8-11% – making them a lighter choice compared to many other wine styles. Expect aromas of orchard fruits, citrus and blossom and bursts of citrus and tropical fruits.

If you’ve opted for a less common red Vinho Verde wine, you can expect fresh, vibrant flavours and aromas supported by a strong tannic profile and sometimes sharp acidity. Typical notes include raspberry and strawberry, underpinned with savoury, earthy or herbal notes. 

The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout.  

• For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order in three to five working days. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days.
• Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00.
• You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

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