02-09-2017 20:20 via edmontonjournal.com

Learn the three Vs to discover light and fragrant wines, perfect thirst quenchers when well-chilled

The Labour Day long weekend forecast is perfect for some fun patio-sippin’ wines. Try the three Vs for something uniquely refreshing and summer satisfying.
Vinho Verde, Verdelho and Verdejo are easily confused. They look similar on a label but they are all different varietals from different regions. What they have in common is they are light, aromatic, lower in alcohol and crisp with bright acidity.
Vinho Verde is a region in northern Portugal. It’s hilly with high-altitude vineyards
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