Wine Tastings and Tours in Vinho Verde
To fully capture the essence of northern Portugal, take part in wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde and be amazed by the uniqueness of the fresh white wine produced here. Wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde are held in stunning wineries, often called quintas, that will leave you speechless. There are endless possibilities for wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde. Here, you can enjoy your glass of beautifully crafted ‘green wine’ in the breathtaking surroundings of mountains, vineyards, ocean views, and old quintas. We are here to help you to choose the best experience!
At WineTourism.com, we provide a wide selection of wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde together with our local partner wineries. Below you will find a list of wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde with a direct booking option and a map of the region with the exact location of each winery. Choose your favorite wine tasting in Vinho Verde or the winery tour, let us know and we will guaranty your memorable experience.
Experience wine tasting and tour at Quinta De Soalheiro, one of our partners in Vinho Verde
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Have an organic wine tasting and take a thorough tour of the estate at A&D Wines
Visit the historic wine estate, explore the vineyards and taste exquisite wines
Enjoy three different wine-tasting paired with the best traditional food at Casa De Vilacetinho Wine Tasting & Tour
Visit to gather knowledge about winemaking and a great wine-tasting session at Quinta Da Raza Wine Tasting & Tour
A Day at Quinta De Santiago is Filled with Surprises – Exquisite Wine Tasting & Guided Tours
A Portuguese Inspired Wine Tasting Tour and a Vineyard Visit at Quinta de Soalheiro
Know about their winemaking process and taste the Alvarinho wines
Head to Turra Wines in Vinho Verde for wine tasting and a guided cellar tour
A knowledgeable tour of their estate followed by a wine-tasting session at Vinhos Norte Wine Tasting & Tour
Map of Vinho Verde Wine Tasting and Tours
Discover the locations of wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde.
How to Get to Vinho Verde
Tips on how to reach wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde by different means of transportation.
The two closest airports to the Vinho Verde wine region and its wine tastings and tours 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 taking part in wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde.
If you visit the Vinho Verde wine region by car, always follow indications towards Porto/Oporto.
Wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde are available in the vast area 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 directly to wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde.
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 wine tastings and tours 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 experience wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde
Be ready to take part in wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde and have a fantastic time. All wineries have a tasting room where they serve guests their best and finest wines, paired with some delicious local food. Cellar tours are always available, as well as tours of the estate. A stroll through the vineyards is available with some wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde, as well as an opportunity to directly witness the passages of the wine production and the final bottling moment.
Some tasting notes before you experience wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde:
The general characteristics of white wines under the Vinho Verde DOC denomination are a strong aroma of lime and lemonade, grapefruit, white melon and berries. Vinho Verde is typically a very naturally acid white wine with a very clear yellowish colour. Azal wine is the most acid among the Vinho Verde grapes.
Red wines and rosés are less acid but still pretty sour. The main aromas in the bouquet are those of cherries, plums, very delicate flowers and pepper.
Come and taste these peculiar wines during one of our wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde.
Vinho Verde is a very rainy and cool region so the best period to go for wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde is in Summer.
From June to August temperatures raise and the percentage of rainfalls drops, allowing visitors to have an amazing time while going around wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde. Among these months, the absolute best would be June and the early summer period because all nature is still in bloom.
Vinho Verde wine region covers a very vast portion of northern Portugal, so in between wine tastings and tours in Vinho Verde, here are some suggestion about places to visit:
– Barcelos, the birthplace of the symbol of Portugal, the Rooster. If you are lucky enogh to arrive in Barcelos the day of the market, you fill find tons of figurines of the Barcelos Rooster, from the tiniest one to bigger versions.
– Ponte de Lima is one of the oldest town in northern Portugal and it was first constructed by the Romans in the 1st Century AD. The town is located on the banks of the Lima river and it offers a lot of fun activities to do.
– The Peneda Geres National Park is a free green area located on the Castro Laboreiro platea. The park is an immense protected area for flora, fauna and cultural heritage.
To read more about activities and sightseeing you can do, check our Travel Guide to Vinho Verde Wine Region.
Some words to remember before you experience wine tastings and tours in Pfalz:
“Vinho” – Wine
“Prove de Vinho” – Wine tasting
“vinícola” or “Quinta” – Winery
“Terreno Vinhático”, “Vinha”, “Vinhado” – Vineyard
“Adega” – Wine cellar
Saúde! – Cheers!
Are you interested in reading more about Vinho Verde in Portugal? Read our Travel Guide to Vinho Verde Wine Region section, or visit our selection of the very Best Wineries in Vinho Verde that you can visit during your stay.