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Monção e Melgaço

Monção e Melgaço is the northernmost subregion of Vinho Verde in Portugal, situated along the Minho River at the border with Spain's Galicia. The subregion enjoys a unique microclimate that combines Atlantic influence with continental protection from mountain ranges, creating warmer and drier conditions than the rest of Vinho Verde. It's renowned for producing Portugal's finest expressions of Alvarinho (Albariño), yielding distinctive, full-bodied white wines with complex aromatic profiles, pronounced minerality, higher alcohol content, and excellent aging potential.

Region
Vinho Verde
Wines
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Wines from Monção e Melgaço

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Manuel Formigo Formigo

Manuel Formigo

White

Manuel Formigo crafts this stellar Albariño from vineyards near the Atlantic coast, where the maritime influence creates perfect conditions for this aromatic variety. The result is a wine that captures the essence of coastal Portugal in a glass – bright, refreshing, and utterly transportive. Formigo represents a thoughtful approach to winemaking, with careful vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar allowing the varietal character to shine through. The wine manages that rare balance of being sophisticated enough for serious contemplation yet so drinkable you might find the bottle mysteriously empty before you realize it. It's the vinous equivalent of a sea breeze on a warm day – instantly revitalizing and impossible not to enjoy. Perfect for seafood feasts or simply pretending your apartment balcony is actually a seaside terrace in Portugal.