Vinho Alvarinho

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Vinho Alvarinho is a special variety of white Vinho Verde, the production of which is restricted by EU law to a small sub-region of Monção, Portugal. It has more alcohol (11.5 to 13%) than the other varieties (8 to 11.5%). The Alvarinho wine is also known by the floral and tropical aromas.