Vinho Verde, Portugal – $9
The Vinho Verde wine region in northern Portugal cranks out an excessive amount of quality white wine that only costs a few bucks. Literally translated as “green wine” the region produces fresh, young wines that rock a zing of acidity. Most whites are a blend of several local grapes like Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura, Avesso and Azal, but given the name Vinho Verde for the region in which they are grown. They’re typically described by winos as “simple,” because of their easy drinking nature making them hard to beat for hot summer sipping. With most Vino Verdes you’ll find clocking in at less than $10 a bottle, the price is a perfect recession indlugence.
The 2008 Fuzelo Vinho Verde is a fantastic wine to drink during lazy summer afternoons. Crack it open to find a lightly fizzy, super crisp wine boasting flavors of green apple with a pronounced acidity.
Drink like the Portuguese with grilled fish and seafood or drink by itself at the beach.
Available at:
Downtown Wine and Spirits – 225 Elm Street Somerville
Sunnyside Liquors – 7 Pond Street, Ashland
Bradley Liquors – 1252 Boylston St, Boston
Ball Square Fine Wine – 716 Broadway, Somerville
