Vinho Verde

British

/ ˌviːnjəʊ ˈvɜːdɪ /

noun

any of a variety of light, slightly sharp-tasting wines made from early-picked grapes in the Minho region of NW Portugal

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Etymology

Origin of Vinho Verde

Portuguese, literally: green (or young) wine

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Vinho Verde

One person recommended Bohigas Cava, Broadbent Vinho Verde and Gentil, a white blend from the Alsace producer Hugel, while another chimed in with Uco Valley Malbecs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026

Vinho Verde wines come from northern Portugal and are typically blended—not to mention bargains—with low alcohol and a hint of effervescence.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2023

Spritzy White Wine and its sibling, Spritzy Rosé Wine, are the canned versions of Broadbent Vinho Verde, the popular private label from importer Bartholomew Broadbent.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 13, 2022

Others, like this Vinho Verde, seem more conventional, though they are uncommonly pure and delicious.

From New York Times ● Aug. 19, 2021

For the opening, founder Jeni Britton Bauer created a special Los Angeles flavor — wheatgrass, pear and Vinho Verde sorbet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2015

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