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José Maia

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Vinho Verde, Portugal

In each tour we embark on a journey into the world of wines, how they are made, what their...

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How to Reach Wineries in Vinho Verde

Wineries in Vinho Verde are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

By Air

The two closest airports to the Vinho Verde wine region and its wineries are Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto (OPO), located more or less 60km away, and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) in Spain. This second airport is a bit more far away (170/200km) but it's very practical if you want to enjoy a drive along the coast between Spain and Portugal before reaching wineries in Vinho Verde.

By Car

If you visit the Vinho Verde wine region by car, always follow indications towards Porto/Oporto. All the wineries in Vinho Verde are located to the north of Portugal's second biggest city. Once you enter the Vinho Verde wine region, follow the Vinho Verde Route that drives all across the Minho region and follows the Vouga river. This route will lead you to discover wineries in Vinho Verde.

By Train

Vinho Verde is a very vast wine region that includes several cities that can be all reached by train. The main one is Porto's station, but if you want to get closer to wineries in Vinho Verde, you can take a train to Viana do Castelo and enjoy some fresh Ocean breeze; or you can travel to Barcelos or Guimarāes.
For more information check the website of the Portuguese rail services, CP (Comboios de Portugal).

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Everything you need to know before you visit wineries in Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is a huge wine region located to the north of Porto. The peculiarity of this region is that wineries in Vinho Verde produce  so called 'green wine'. Discover the most historical and incredible wineries in Vinho Verde and get ready to taste some pretty special and unique white wine.

Vinho Verde wine region has excellent and certified wineries with numerous open cellar doors, located in awe-inspiring natural environment. Wineries in Vinho Verde are eager to welcome guests and share their unique wines and long winemaking history. You will find a lot of wonderful wineries near the border with Spain, or around the cities of Braga and Barcelos, as well as hundreds of other attractions to visit throughout the region.

We have provided a list of wineries in Vinho Verde open for visitors with direct booking options through our website. At WineTourism.com, we are available to answer any questions and help guide you towards the best fit when planning your wine region experience in Vinho Verde. We hope you will discover what makes the region special and enjoy your exploration of unforgettable Vinho Verde!

The best season to visit wineries in Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is a very rainy and cool region so the best period to visit wineries in Vinho Verde is in Summer. From June to August temperatures raise and the percentage of rainfalls drops, allowing visitors to have a great time around wineries in Vinho Verde. Among these months, the absolute best would be June and the early summer period because all nature is still in bloom.

What are the wineries in Vinho Verde like?

Each winery in Vinho Verde is unique and has its own proper characteristics that mirror the personal story of its owners and the history of the winery itself.
Most wineries in Vinho Verde are historical and family owned since generations. These wineries are an example of excellence in wine production and proudly exhibit certificated for the quality of their products. Some wineries in Vinho Verde decided to blend traditional wine making techniques with more technological and innovative ones, while other wineries went for a fully organic and sustainable growing and producing methods.

The most common grape varieties and style of wines produced in Vinho Verde

Wineries in Vinho Verde mostly plant Portuguese white varieties such as Arinto, Loureiro, Trajandura and Avesso. Red varieties can also be found in vineyards, however in less quantity. The most popular grape varieties are Caino Tinto, Vinhao and Espadeiro. Vinho Verde is a very humid and rainy region that doesn't help the ripening of red grapes.
The Vinho Verde wine region is mostly famous for its white wine, generally called Vinho Verde, literally Green Wine. All wineries in Vinho Verde produce their own special 'green wines' under the Vinho Verde DOC denomination (the largest in Portugal).
Rosé and red wines are also produced but in much limited quantities.

Language tips for visiting wineries in Vinho Verde

Some words to remember before you experience wine tastings and tours in Alentejo:

EnglishPortuguese
WineVinho
Wine tastingProve de Vinho
WineryVinicola
VineyardVinhado
Wine cellarAdega
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What travellers says about Vinho Verde Wineries

Sandra and Bob
Sandra and Bob September 22, 2021
I can only say that your arrangements for the tour of Quinta de Santa Cristina was excellent. My wife and I very much enjoyed the time we spent at the winery. The tour guide was very, very good and was fully up to date on his subject. We had a full tour which included a walk around the wine groves. It also included a full tour of the production facilities, including the bottling plant. We sampled several differing wine types and had a light lunch with the sampling. In the end, was purchased 21 bottles of wine. We would give the whole experience 10/10. We like to visit wineries and will be asking you again for suitable…
Quinta de Santa Cristina

Frequently Asked Questions

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What do wineries in Vinho Verde offer?

Wineries in Vinho Verde offer several facilities that will make your visit perfectly enjoyable.
Almost all wineries have a reduced mobility access, so everyone can enjoy a tour and a glass of wine. All of our wineries in Vinho Verde are pet-friendly and have parking spaces dedicated to busses for bigger groups. Wineries in Vinho Verde offer cellar door sales so you can bring your favorite Vinho Verde wine home with you. A few wineries have activities specifically for kids and accommodation for overnight stay.

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