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Portugal

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is a wine region in Portugal. Light, fresh, often spritzy whites from the cool northwest.

Where it is

Map data: Candiago; Natural Earth

Places in Vinho Verde

  • Lima

    A cool river valley in the north of Vinho Verde, open to Atlantic rain from the west.

  • Monção e Melgaço

    A warmer, drier part of Vinho Verde and its main stronghold for Alvarinho, producing aromatic, more structured whites.

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