Vinho Verde has a growing number of devoted followers.
Just ask Manuel Soares, winemaker at Casa de Vila Nova, and one of the key figures behind its growing reputation. To listen to him is to dive into the stories of the vines and the wines, discovering their social, cultural, and economic significance in the region.
Among the whites, standout grape varieties include Alvarinho, Arinto, Avesso, Azal, Loureiro, and Trajadura. As for the reds, Padeiro and Vinhão take centre stage.
