Once known mostly in America for Port and Madeira, Portugal is finally receiving recognition for producing world-class red and white wines as well. For high quality red wines, look for wines from the Duoro and Dao DOCs. Made from mostly indigenous grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinto Roriz, these are wines with structure, power and intensity. Portugal’s most famous white wines are from Vinho Verde. Dry, sometimes slightly fizzy with bracing acidity, Vinho Verde whites come from a variety of indigenous white grapes. For a slightIy fuller and more complex Vinho Verde, I prefer wines made from the Alvarinho grape. GRANT
Pairs With Something Simple for Summer- Crab Ravioli in Ginger Broth
Price $10
Also pairs well with Asian food, calamari, clams, fish, mussels, salad, sardines, and vegetables
- Category White Wine
- Varietal Roupeiro
- Region Alentejo Portugal
