- 10 Hours
- For the Whole Family
- 2 Wineries
Discover the Demarcated Region where since 1908 we have been producing one of the most unique and popular Portuguese wines: Vinho Verde.
About the Region
Vinhos Verdes wine region is one of the most distinctive ones in Portugal. It is recognized for its humid and green landscape, and some say that the region’s name comes from its luxuriant vegetation.
The vineyards are scattered in several parcels, with higher concentration along the valleys of the main rivers. With an area of about 2400 hectares, the region’s soil is mainly granite which gives birth to wines with beautiful minerality and vibrant acidity.
Among the many existing grape varieties Alvarinho, Loureiro, Arinto and Avesso (white varieties) and Borraçal, Brancelho and Alvarelhão (red varieties) are the ones that stand out the most.
Our Partners
Quinta do Soalheiro
Quinta do Soalheiro was founded in 1974 by João António Cerdeira, passionate for the art of winemaking. Innovation reigns in this “small independent family production” company, which was the first estate to plant a continuous plot of Alvarinho vines in Melgaço.
Run by the third generation of the family, Quinta do Soalheiro focuses not only on the production of Alvarinhos and sparkling wines, but also on the production of infusions, while also standing out for its social intervention and regional development.
Quinta do Santiago
In Quinta do Santiago, dedication and family are values that put this company on the map, which has been family-owned since 1899. It opened its doors to the public as a result of Granny Mariazinha’s passion, who dedicated her whole life to wine production, and is currently a project that sees the union of three generations of the family with the aim of highlighting the uniqueness of the Alvarinho grape variety.
With the knowledge of the ancient generations in Quinta do Santiago you will be delighted not only by the unique green landscape, but also by the wide variety of experiences it offers for the whole family: Visits and Tastings, Lunches on the Farm, Picnics and Harvest Experiences.
Quinta do Ameal
At Quinta do Ameal, the presence of nature and tranquillity will contribute to an idyllic and special experience. With records confirming the property’s existence since the 18th century, it is located in Ponte de Lima, where the Loureiro grape variety, one of the most important in Vinho Verde production, is found in abundance.
At this incomparable Wine Estate, you can witness the production process and taste wines made from totally organic grapes, wander around its extensive gardens and spend the night in its family houses.
Quinta da Torre: Anselmo Mendes
The acquisition of Quinta da Torre was born from Anselmo Mendes’ dream, who, since childhood, harvested grapes here and believed it to be the terroir of excellence for Alvarinho.
The property, with 50 hectares of vineyards, has a 15th-century manor house consisting of three towers, one of which houses a cellar from which red wines were sent to England in medieval times.
The construction of the “Alvarinho Experience Center” on this property is another project to consolidate Anselmo Mendes’ work on the noblest of green grape varieties.