vinho verde

/VEEN-yoh(sh) VEHR-deh(sh)/
[Portuguese] plural vinhos verdes

"Green wine." Fresh, light, fruity dry wines (either red, white or rosé) from north western Portugal. Vinho verde is made from unripened grapes: faintly sparkling and acid in taste, it is very refreshing and has a low alcohol content. The whites are more popular than reds, but both should be drunk young and chilled.

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