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.

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.

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.

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.

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

“Vinho” – Wine

“Prove de Vinho” – Wine tasting

“vinícola” or “Quinta” – Winery 

“Terreno Vinhático”, “Vinha”, “Vinhado” – Vineyard

“Adega” – Wine cellar

Saúde! –  Cheers!