Vinho Verde is a light refreshing wine that comes from the Minho wine region of Northern Portugal. The name Vinho Verde literally means “green wine,” not for the color of the wine, but that it is intended to be drank at a young age, generally within its first year.
The 2010 Blue Ocean Vinho Verde is a straw yellow color in the glass. On the nose are aromas of lemon and lime, and a hint of stone fruit as well. In the mouth the citrus is definitely present, along with flavors of peach and some tropical notes, and a hint of minerality. This is a typical Vinho Verde, with the effervescence that one expects, a low level of alcohol, and is very light and easy to drink. This is an inexpensive, nice drinking Vinho Verde, one to search out, and one that my Portuguese wife thoroughly enjoys.

Jon

Vinho Verde is a light refreshing wine that comes from the Minho wine region of Northern Portugal. The name Vinho Verde literally means “green wine,” not for the color of the wine, but that it is intended to be drank at a young age, generally within its first year.
The 2010 Vinha Real is a light, refreshing, smooth, easy to drink Vinho Verde. The color of this wine in the glass is a light straw color, with a slight hue of green. The aromas and flavors associated with this white wine are fresh citrus, lemon and lime, and of course the classic effervescence that Vinho Verde is known for. This wine can easily be drank as an aperitif, or with a light, refreshing green salad, or with a light fish such as tilapia or filet of sole. The 2010 Vinha Real retails for approximately $9 per bottle, but is worth every drop.

Jon

Vinho Verde is a light refreshing wine that comes from the Minho wine region of Northern Portugal. The name Vinho Verde literally means “green wine,” not for the color of the wine, but that it is intended to be drank at a young age, generally within its first year.
The Ouro Verde 2010 Vinho Verde is a very pale color in the glass, with an appearance so light, that it almost resembles water. On the nose are aromas of citrus, particularly lemon zest. In the mouth the citrus is definitely present, with hints of minerality as well. This is a typical Vinho Verde, with the effervescence that one expects, a low level of alcohol, and is very light and easy to drink. This is an inexpensive, nice drinking Vinho Verde, one to search out, and one that my Portuguese wife thoroughly enjoys.

Jon

Many people believe that the term Vinho Verde on Portuguese wines is an indication of the wine in the bottle, which is partly true, but it is also the wine region in which it was produced. This wine region accounts for 25% of all wines produced in Portugal, and the term Vinho Verde is translated as “green wine.”
I had an opportunity to sample the 2008 Gatão Vinho Verde recently, and this was what I expect from a Vinho Verde. A low alcohol white wine, this was 9% alcohol by volume, with a very light body, crisp acidity, and the slight effervescence associated with Vinho Verde’s. On the nose were soft hints of citrus, and on the palate a light, refreshing lemon flavor was present, with a hint of minerality, and the effervescence. I choose this wine to accompany lightly breaded calamari, which went together very well. Also, my two year-old granddaughter absolutely loved the green cat label.

Jon