Vinho Verde wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Vinho Verde with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

1. 01
   Anselmo Mendes

   Zona Industrial De Penso, Lt. 2 Ranhó, 4960-310, Portugal, 4960-010, Alvaredo, Portugal

   Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

2. 02
   Sem Igual

   Estrada da Ferradura, n1150, 4620-365, Meinedo, Lousada, Portugal., Winery Focus: Non-fizzy, full-bodied, ageable Vinho Verde (whites, reds, roses, sparkling)., Experiences: Offers [guided tours and tastings] (3 to 10 wines)., Accommodation: [Casa da Portela - Sem Igual] provides five suites inspired by their wines., The Wine Distribution Co, +5, Operating Hours (2026), Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Portugal

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vivino

3. 03
   Quinta de Santiago

   Rua D. Fernando, 128, 4950-542, Cortes - Monção, Portugal

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

4. 04
   Quinta do Ameal

   Rua Dom Mendo Afonso, 4990-706, Ponte de Lima, Portugal

   Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

5. 05
   Soalheiro

   Charneca Alvaredo, 4960-010 Melgaço

   Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

6. 06
   Vale dos Ares

   Quinta do Mato, Sá, 4950-740, Monção, Portugal

   Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vivino

7. 07
   Adega de Monção

   Avenida da Adega Cooperativa, nº 485, 4950-279, Mazedo e Cortes, Portugal

   Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

8. 08
   Casal de Ventozela

   Rua do Paço, 545, 4770-350, Mogege, Portugal

   Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

9. 09
   Cazas Novas

   Lugar de Miguas, 4640-467, Sta. Marinha Do Zêzere, Portugal

   Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vivino

10. 10
    Quinta da Raza

    Veade - Peneireiro, 4890, Celorico de Basto, Portugal

    Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

11. 11
    Quinta do Regueiro

    Coto - Alvaredo 4960-010 Melgaço Portugal, Portugal

    Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

12. 12
    Casa Santa Eulalia

    Atei, 4880-049, Mondim de Basto, Portugal

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Vivino

Vinho Verde is a wine region in Portugal, home to 507 producers tracked on Femente, 33 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Loureiro, Alvarinho, and Arinto de Bucelas, producing Portuguese Vinho Verde White and Northern Portugal Rosé wines with notes of Tree fruit, Citrus fruit, and Red fruit. It takes in Baião, Monção e Melgaço, Ave, Paiva, and Amarante.