Stories of appellations and wine regions hamstrung by their commercial success abound. A boom in popularity can sometimes come at the cost of diversity – both stylistic and viticultural – and identity.
Perhaps this could have been said of Vinho Verde
The northwestern corner of Portugal terroir
A new generation of winemakers has begun to come to the fore, leading the transformation of existing (sometimes their own family’s) estates and starting new, niche projects in collaboration with local growers.
They’ve expanded the regional repertoire by reviving an almost forgotten wealth of historical varieties and styles.
Scroll down to see notes and scores for 18 dazzling Vinho Verde wines
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See notes and scores for 18 dazzling Vinho Verde wines of all hues
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