Vila Nova Vinho Verde 2025

Vinho Verde, Portugal's much-loved, lively, bright white, was once thought of as a mouth-puckering affair, but modern versions retain all the refreshing liveliness allied to a fresh fruitiness which makes it such a favourite these days. This has all of that in abundance. Grapey, peachy and even a hint of pineapple make it very appealing and you might also get a trademark hit of spritz on the tongue.

Just the sort of thing if you like a slight tingle on the tongure. Great just by itself, or with salads, sushi and grilled fish.

Casa de Vila Nova, named after the family's 12th-century estate, was transformed into a modern winemaking operation by Luís Lencastre in the years leading up to 2000. Significant investment in machinery and equipment for both the winery and vineyards marked the beginning of this new era. Since then, they've steadily built a reputation for producing good quality vinho verde while further expanding their vineyards. The wines offer a fresh and vibrant taste of the Entre-Douro-e-Minho region.