recycledJuice: Green Wine
This was one of my earliest posts on this site. At that time (July '04), I think the only readers of basicJuice were me and my mom (who doesn't even drink wine - it was just out of luv; awww). Since approximately two people read this post, I thought it deserved a re-airing (with a few edits):
'Green Wine,' known as Vinho verde is a unique Portuguese wine. It comes from Portugal's Northwest. A straightforward example is Quinta da Aveleda's Vinho Verde.
No, the wine isn't green. It's referred to as green (verde) because it
is a young wine - as in green, not-quite-ripe fruit. Of course, this is
a simple wine. But on a day like today with the thermometer shimmering
at 96F when you're exhausted after a long day, it hits the spot.
This wine has some residual sugar, but it also has enough acid to
overcome any weighty sweetness. It pairs well with pears, multigrain
bread, walnuts, or Gorgonzola. Vinho Verde also has a little spritz (what the French more elegantly refer to as petillance) in the
bottle; no doubt from some residual fermentation. This makes it even
more agreeable on a hot summer day to a tired mouth.
Give it a try. While you're at it, check out Quinta da Aveleda's site; the wine descriptions are great.
i love the verde... The best also age incredibly well... Best on the block so far that I have tasted is the Pazo de Senorans, a great Rias Biaxas effort from Spain. Higher alchohol, a little richer than the Portugese Vinho Verde. By the way, it is -20 this morning here in the mountains north of Montreal. Keep up the good posting.
Caveman
Posted by: caveman | 18 February 2005 at 06:33 AM
Caveman,
Nothing like a cool sip of Vinho Verde on a crisp, -20 morning. Brrr. I wasn't aware that Verde is ageworthy.
Cheers,
beau
Posted by: beau | 18 February 2005 at 08:49 AM
I love VV. I don't even remember when I first had it, but in the summer I love to have it around. Plus, even the dirt-cheap ones can be charming and tasty.
Posted by: Lenn | 18 February 2005 at 10:30 AM
The one (& only) one available here is Aveleda VV and it's only $7! A find deal if you ask me.
Posted by: beau | 18 February 2005 at 10:40 AM
I've actually seen one for $4.99
Never tried that one though...yet.
Posted by: Lenn | 18 February 2005 at 11:01 AM
i'm a fan of casal garcia (usually costs around $6).
Posted by: rebecca | 15 August 2007 at 01:42 PM