📜 Minho
A regional wine of north-west Portugal, the same area as Vinho Verde.
Minho is a protected geographical indication (PGI). Country: Portugal.
Main grape varieties: Albariño, Loureiro, Arinto. Wines made here: White wine, Red wine, Rosé, Still wine, Sparkling wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Minho ← main grape of ← 🍇 Arinto → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 🗺️ Portuguese wine
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Albariño, 🍇 Loureiro, 🍇 Arinto
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé
- Related to
- 🍷 Still wine, 🍷 Sparkling wine
- Similar and different
- 📍 Vinho Verde
Frequently asked questions
Where is Minho?
Minho is a wine area in this country: Portugal.
Which grapes are used for Minho wine?
Minho wine is made mainly from these grapes: Albariño, Loureiro, Arinto.
What does the Minho status mean?
Minho is a protected geographical indication: a link to the place is required, but the rules are looser than for a designation of origin.
Similar
📜 Beira Atlântico · 📜 Terras do Dão · 📜 Lafões · 📍 Távora-Varosa · 📍 Bairrada · 📍 Beira Interior
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.