Márcio Lopes 2024 Vinho Rubro – Vinho Verde Red Wine, Portugal
Organic • Natural • Lightly Sparkling • Chillable Red
The Márcio Lopes 2024 Vinho Rubro is a vibrant, fun, and deeply authentic expression of northern Portugal—the red side of Vinho Verde. Made primarily from the indigenous Vinhão (Sousão) grape, this wine redefines what red wine can be: dark-fruited yet light, fresh, frizzante, dry, and incredibly drinkable.
Pouring a striking deep ruby-purple, Vinho Rubro bursts with beautiful, generous red fruit, lifted by tiny, delicate natural bubbles. On the palate, it’s bright, fresh, and dry, with naturally high acidity and a refreshing snap that begs to be lightly chilled. At just 11% alcohol, it’s a perfect warm-weather red—or an anytime bottle for natural wine lovers.
Produced using low-intervention, organic, and natural winemaking methods, this wine is expressive and alive, showing pure fruit and terroir without heaviness or manipulation.
About the Grape: Vinhão (Sousão)
Vinhão is one of Portugal’s most historic and distinctive red grapes, native to the Minho region in northern Portugal. While often mistaken for a teinturier grape, its intense color comes from deeply pigmented skins rather than colored pulp. This allows Vinhão wines to be deeply colored yet relatively light in body, with high acidity and freshness.
Traditionally used for red Vinho Verde wines, Vinhão is also gaining recognition in the Douro (where it’s known as Sousão) for its acidity, structure, and aging potential. Its naturally tart profile and vivid color make it ideal for chillable reds and lightly sparkling styles like this one.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
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Producer: Márcio Lopes
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Wine: Vinho Rubro (Red Vinho Verde)
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Region: Minho, Portugal
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Vineyard Locations: Melgaço & Ponte de Lima
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Grape Variety: Vinhão (Sousão)
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Vine Age: 5–25 years
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Alcohol: 11%
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Style: Dry, fresh, lightly sparkling (frizzante)
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Farming: Certified Organic
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Winemaking: Low-intervention / Natural
Tasting Notes
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Appearance: Deep violet-ruby
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Aromas: Fresh red berries, wild fruit, subtle herbal notes
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Palate: Juicy, bright, lightly fizzy, dry, refreshing
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Finish: Crisp, clean, thirst-quenching
- Best served lightly chilled.
Food Pairing Suggestions
A natural match for casual, flavorful dishes:
- Grilled sardines
- Chicken in spicy tomato sauce
- Steak sandwich with caramelized onions
- Charcuterie and tapas
- Picnic foods and summer meals
Why We Love It
This is pure joy in a bottle—a wine that’s serious in heritage but playful in spirit. Low alcohol, organic, naturally made, and endlessly drinkable, Márcio Lopes’ Vinho Rubro is perfect for anyone who loves chillable reds, natural wines, or discovering lesser-known Portuguese gems.
