The Vinho Verde Excellence Tour

Highlights

Discover the heart of the Vinho Verde wine region with a guided day trip to Monção and Melgaço. Visit Palácio da Brejoeira and its vineyards. Explore a family-owned winery and indulge in a wine tasting with picturesque views of the landscape. In both places, have wine tasting and learn from each winery history.

Palácio da Brejoeira

Driving along the North End of Portugal from Porto, pass through Monção and follow to Palácio da Brejoeira. Inserted in a scenery view full of green and vineyards, rises the Palácio da Brejoeira. This extraordinary palace was built in the early years of the 19th century by a nobleman. The estate has 30 ha in total, being 18 ha occupied by vineyards. The first production of Palácio da Brejoeira Alvarinho was in 1976, following the full conversion of the vineyards in 1960's. Although Palácio da Brejoeira is no longer a family business, the respect for tradition have been rigorously maintained, preserving the original production methods. Visit the palace, old cellars, and finish with a delicious wine tasting.

Quinta de Soalheiro

The glorious journey continues and follows to the Quinta de Soalheiro. A family-owned company, developed from 1974 the production of Alvarinho grapes in one sole parcel, establishing the bases of the actual company. This parcel was called 'Soalheiro', meaning sunny, referring to its location. In 1982, started to produce the first brand of Alvarinho in Melgaço, a monovarietal Vinho Verde wine with Alvarinho grapes. Ever since, the company made a long and stronghold path by promoting environmental sustainability and supporting biodiversity in their viticultural ecosystems. Bringing together the innovation and tradition, Quinta de Soalheiro winemakers developed a sparkling wine made of Alvarinho grapes, one of the first produced in the region. Taste the full range of the Soalheiro wines, including a 9% sweet dessert wine and the Alvarinho Brandy.

For non-alcohol drinkers, you can have a tasting of Soalheiro's Tea and Tisanas.

Ponte de Lima

Leaving Quinta do Soalheiro behind, it follows Ponte de Lima, for lunch. Considered the most beautiful village in Portugal, this jewel of the northern part of Portugal, is known by the preservation of its architecture, namely the roman bridge that it's the origin of the village name. The local food is exquisite, and you will be introduced many different flavors having a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.

Schedule

• 08:30 - Pick up at Guests Accommodation
• 10:30 - Visit to Palácio da Brejoeira and Wine Tasting
• 12:00 - Visit to Quinta do Soalheiro and Wine Tasting
• 13:00 - Move to Ponte de Lima for lunch
• 15:30 - Move back to Porto
• 16:30 - Drop off at Guests Accommodation