Get into a world of sensations by discovering the Minho province in the north-west of Portugal. In this area you will be able to savoir the typical light, fresh and dry Vinho Verde. When doing so you will feel special as it is produced in a traditional way and there are few cultivable lands. Just for curiosity, its name doesn’t refer to the color of the wine, but to the fact that the grapes used to make it have hardly matured.
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north of portugal
what to do?
There are several wineries that you will be able to visit:
Cellar Quinta da Santa Cristina
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is located between Porto and Braga. There you will be able to join many tours as for example riding a horse after having a relaxing tour and a picnic in the vineyards. If you prefer, you can also learn about the history of the village by visiting an 11th century castle or get fit by taking a golf lesson.
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Cellar Quinta da Aveleda
Located in Penafiel, a charming village near Oporto. In this winery you can discover the bottling area and the old winery and tasting room, as well as enjoy a walk in its gardens. Finally you will be delighted with a typical Portuguese lunch and savouring different types of Vinho Verde.
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Do you like discovering new wines as well as taking adventure activities? so this is your winery...
Cellar Quinta do Ameal
Located in the north of Portugal, close to Braga and Viana do Castelo, offers the possibility to descend the River Lima in Kayak and return toward Quinta do Ameal by bike. After that you will surprised with the explanation of the vinification process, ageing, bottling and labeling as well as the explanation of the process of production of organic grapes.
Where to rest?
There are serveral good hotels where to rest. In the center Braga you can be lodged in:
Burgus Tribute & Design Hotel
Hotel Torel Avantgarda
Melia Braga Hotel & Spa.
In the city of Porto, you can also find comfortable hotels where to stay in:
Hotel Infante Sagres
Intercontinental Porto-Palacio das Cardosas
Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & world Heritage Site.
