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Explosivo Vinho Verde Tinto 2022

Vinho Verde, PortugalRed · Vinhão

A bright, chillable red with sour cherry, cranberry, and light pepper.

Explosivo Vinho Verde Tinto 2022 1
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In the glass

About this bottle

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Vinhão
Appellation: Vinho Verde DOC
Country: Portugal
Region: Minho
Producer: Explosivo
Winemaker: Explosivo team
Vineyard: Vinho Verde parcels in the Minho region 
Soil: Granite with sandy topsoil 
Farming: Sustainable/low-input viticulture 
Alcohol: 11.5% 
Fermentation: Short maceration; cool fermentation; bottled for freshness (often with a slight spritz)
Aging: Tank élevage
Fining/Filtration: Minimal to moderate 

Tasting Note:
Bright, chillable red with sour cherry, cranberry, and blackberry, plus a light peppery note. Very fresh acidity, low tannin, and often a subtle spritz. Serve very cold.

About the Producer:
Explosivo is a fun, no-fuss take on Vinho Verde tinto—light, tart, and built for hot weather and salty food. These wines are usually meant to be opened young, served cold, and finished quickly.

Tastes like sour cherry · cranberry · blackberry · peppery

  • Cherry
  • Dark berries
  • Spice

Taste

At the table
Grilled sardines, fried seafood, burgers, pizza, charcuterie, spicy snacks, summer BBQ.
To serve
Very cold.

The bottle, at a glance

Grapes
Vinhão
Region
Vinho Verde, PortugalMinho
Vintage
2022
Style
Red
Farming
Sustainable
Alcohol
11.5%
Soil
Granite with sandy topsoil
Aging
Tank aging
Vinho VerdePortugal
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