Facts about the wine
About this wine
Calamares Vinho Verde Branco is a very light, dry white with lively acidity and a modest 9% alcohol. Arinto, Loureiro and Trajadura typically bring citrus, green apple and floral notes, often with a subtly spritzy finish. The exact blend and expression may vary by vintage.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- lime
- green apple
- lemon
- white blossom
- peach
- saline minerality
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- oysters and shellfish
- grilled sardines
- sushi
- goat’s cheese salad
- light Asian dishes
- Shellfish
- Vegetarian
- Appetizer
- Snack
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
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- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1996
- 1995
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
- 1987
- 1983
- 1980
- 1978
- 1977
- 1973
- 1970
- 1963
From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
About Calamares
There is limited widely documented information about Calamares as a producer. The wine comes from Vinho Verde, in Portugal’s cool, verdant northwest, a region known for light, vibrant whites with marked freshness. Blends of local varieties such as Loureiro, Arinto and Trajadura are a regional hallmark.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 7 September 2026.