Porto Trip Overview
The origin of Alvarinho takes place between the river and the mountain. The presence
do Alvarinho de Monção and Melgaço extends from the Rio valley
Minho.
The Alvarinho of this sub-region is not very exposed to
influence of the sea and has, as one of the conditions favorable to its
development, the thermal amplitude at maturation, characterized by
for hot days and cold nights. This factor contributes to the protection of
aromas and for the persistence of flavor, retaining its freshness. Young
or more adult, this Vinho Verde always preserves its character when
over the years.
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
The origin of Alvarinho takes place between the river and the mountain. The presence
do Alvarinho de Monção and Melgaço extends from the Rio valley
Minho.
The Alvarinho of this sub-region is not very exposed to
influence of the sea and has, as one of the conditions favorable to its
development, the thermal amplitude at maturation, characterized by
for hot days and cold nights. This factor contributes to the protection of
aromas and for the persistence of flavor, retaining its freshness. Young
or more adult, this Vinho Verde always preserves its character when
over the years.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Melgaco, Melgaco, Viana do Castelo District, Northern Portugal
Visit and tasting at an Alvarinho wine winery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo de Melgaco – Torre de Menagem, Rua Castelo 30, Melgaco 4960-537 Portugal
Castle of medieval origin (XII).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Solar do Alvarinho, Travessa Lage, Melgaco 4960-556 Portugal
Time to discover and taste Alvarinho wine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Moncao, Moncao, Viana do Castelo District, Northern Portugal
In Vila de Monção we find an important Portuguese fortress separated from Spain by the River Minho.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Casa do Curro., Praca Deu-la-Deu Martins, Moncao 4950-520 Portugal
Visit and tasting of Alvarinho Wine in a place where you can learn more about this noble variety.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Ponte, 4930 Valença, Portugal
Bridge built between 1882-1886 in which we note the influence of iron architecture.
