Browse Wineries From Vinho Verde's Top Wine Appellations

Amarante

2 wineries

Baião

5 wineries

Ave

3 wineries

Basto

4 wineries

Monção e Melgaço

3 wineries

Lima

3 wineries

Cávado

3 wineries

Discover the Best Wineries to Visit in Vinho Verde

Few wine regions are as rewarding to explore as Vinho Verde, where Alvarinho, Loureiro, Arinto, Avesso and Azal thrives across a green, granite-and-schist landscape of river valleys in northwest Portugal. Whether you want a quick wine tasting near you or an immersive winery experience, Vinho Verde delivers at every pace.

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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...
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I travel to Vinho Verde wine region 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.

How can I travel to Vinho Verde wine region 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.

How can I travel to Vinho Verde wine region 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).

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
Cheers!Saude!

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.