Subregions
The Vinho Verde DOC is divided into nine subregions, which may be indicated on the wine label together with the name of Vinho Verde, for example as Vinho Verde-Amarante. The subregions are:
- Amarante
- Ave
- Baião
- Basto
- Cávado
- Lima
- Monção e Melgaço
- Paiva
- Sousa
Furthermore, there are two special designations connected to a grape variety and a wine style, Vinho Verde Alvarinho and Vinho Verde Alvarinho Espumante.
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