Portuguese Wines
Jul 25th, 2006, 12:11 PM
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Portuguese Wines
Can someone identify a wine in Portugal that would be similar to either Pino Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. We will be taking a tour in November and usually don't like the dry red wines that Portugal is famous for.
Jul 25th, 2006, 12:22 PM
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If you check out the thread entitled "Things to do in and around Lisbon", this topic was talked about by Matt and Lobo. I prefer Sauvignon Blanc and while I was in Portugal, I really enjoyed their vinho verde (young, white wine).
Jul 25th, 2006, 12:22 PM
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We enjoyed Vinho Verde when we were there.
I do not know the grape variety of this white, slightly spritzy, lower alcohol wine.
The name translates as "green wine" but it is really a little golden in color.
Sorry, I do not know the the equivilant of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio in Portugal as I don't know if they grow those grape varieties.
Hope someone else can help you.
I do not know the grape variety of this white, slightly spritzy, lower alcohol wine.
The name translates as "green wine" but it is really a little golden in color.
Sorry, I do not know the the equivilant of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio in Portugal as I don't know if they grow those grape varieties.
Hope someone else can help you.
Jul 25th, 2006, 12:41 PM
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Vinho verde is much crisper, IMO, than a Sauvignon blanc or Pinot Grigio. I find it a bit "bubbly" even. I think it's best drunk with food.
Could you go to a liquor store and get some Portuguese whites that aren't vinho verde?
Could you go to a liquor store and get some Portuguese whites that aren't vinho verde?
