Pulp

May 23, 2022

The soft, fleshy part of the grape, which is infused with juice.

The light, slightly sparkling Portuguese white wine called Vinho Verde— green wine— is so named because of its slightly greenish tint.

Answer: False.

Vinho Verde got its name because the fragrant, zippy wine is drunk very young— in fact, often, the younger the better. For that reason, many producers don’t even bother putting a vintage on the label.

“I only drink Champagne on two occasions: when I’m in love and when I’m not.”

—Coco Chanel
Fashion Designer (1883 – 1971)

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