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Where is Vinho Verde wine from?

Vinho Verde is a white wine from Guimarães, in Ave, Vinho Verde, Portugal. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Loureiro, Alvarinho, Arinto, Avesso and Trajadura.

Vinho Verde wine label
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Vinho Verde at a glance

ClassificationDOC
AppellationVinho Verde
StyleWhite wine
GrapesLoureiro, Alvarinho, Arinto, Avesso, Trajadura
Village or townGuimarães
SubregionAve
RegionVinho Verde
CountryPortugal
Vineyard area21,000 ha
Coordinates41.4450, -8.2908

Vinho Verde

Guimarães, Vinho Verde, Portugal

DOC

'Green' here means young

Appellation
Vinho Verde
Grapes
Loureiro, Alvarinho, Arinto, Avesso, Trajadura
Vineyard
21,000 ha

The Vinho Verde region of north-west Portugal was demarcated in 1908 and became a DOC in 1984. Its name means "young wine", released a few months after harvest. Some 19,000 growers farm about 21,000 hectares, traditionally training vines high on trees and fences.

Producers to know

  • Anselmo Mendes
  • Soalheiro
  • Quinta do Ameal
  • Aveleda
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Vinho Verde: questions and answers

Where is Vinho Verde wine from?

Vinho Verde is a white wine from Guimarães, in Ave, Vinho Verde, Portugal. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Loureiro, Alvarinho, Arinto, Avesso and Trajadura.

Which country is Vinho Verde from?

Vinho Verde is from Portugal, in the Vinho Verde wine region.

What grape is Vinho Verde made from?

Vinho Verde is made mainly from Loureiro, Alvarinho, Arinto, Avesso and Trajadura.

Is Vinho Verde a red or a white wine?

Vinho Verde is a white wine.

How big is Vinho Verde?

Vinho Verde covers about 21,000 hectares of vineyards.

Who are the best producers of Vinho Verde?

Producers to know include Anselmo Mendes, Soalheiro, Quinta do Ameal and Aveleda.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.