Table wine defined by national wine laws with the EU regulations as a framework. Most EU countries have a national classification called "table wine" in the country's official language. Examples include "vin de table" in France, "vino da tavola" in Italy, "vino de mesa" in Spain, "vinho de mesa" in Portugal, "Tafelwein" in Germany, "επιτραπέζιος οίνος" ("epitrapézios oínos") in Greece. These classifications generally represent the lowest level of classification in their country. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and Code of Federal Regulations define table wine as grape wine having an alcoholic strength of maximum 14 percent alcohol by volume.
Vinho Verde white Vinho Verde is very fresh, due to its natural acidity, with fruity and floral aromas that depend on the grape variety. The white wines are lemon- or straw-coloured, around 8.5 to 11% alcohol, and are made from local grape varieties Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura, Avesso, and Azal. Vinho Alvarinho is made from Alvarinho grapes, from a small designated subregion of Monção and Melgaço. It has more alcohol (11.5 to 14%) and ripe tropical aromas. The reds are deep red and tannic, and are mostly made from Vinhão, Borraçal and Amaral grapes. The rosés are very fresh and fruity, usually made