The far North West of the country next to Spain, it is relatively cool and moist with high mountains away from the coast. It is a stunning area with waterfalls, wooded valleys, meadows and craggy upland moors. Recent replanting and restructuring of grapes has lead to a huge improvement in the quality of its famous Vinho Verde wines.

Vinho Verde is a distinctive Portuguese wine style that is light and crisp with a low alcohol percentage, it shares the common denominator of needing to be drunk young, preferably within a year or two of release.

Why don’t you try Quinta da Aveleda or Casa Garcia Rosé which are fantastic wines from the Minho region.

Booths Supermarkets has a fantastic money saving promotion on their Casal Mendes Vinho Verde and Rosé wine, grab a bottle for just £3.99 throughout July and August*!

Click here to find your nearest Booths supermarket. *Offer starts from 28th July and ends on 21st August

We interviewed Manuel Vieira from Sogrape Vinhos S.A. to find out what it’s like to be a wine maker in the Vinho Verde…

Which is your favourite wine that you make in Vinho Verde region?

I would have to say Quinta de Azevedo 2009, for the great company it can be served on its own or paired with food! This wine is available from Waitrose, see what the ebullient Oz Clarke has to say about this wine below:

3 words to describe this favorite wine?

Fresh, aromatic and deliciously acid!

What international food would you match with it?

Quinta de Azevedo is ideal with grilled fish and seafood, personally I love it with oysters in rice wine and ginger vinaigrette.

What do you do when you’re not making wine?

I love reading and spending time with my family, enjoying every minute until my son and daughter are old enough to get married!