Adega Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez
Since 1963, Adega Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez has taken care of a unique viticultural and cultural heritage located in the Northwest of Portugal - a region with more than 20 centuries of wine history - operating specifically in a unique territory crossed by the rivers Lima, Vade and Turn.
It currently has about 1,000 members, representing an area of 1,200 hectares of vineyards, mostly in the municipalities of Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez, where the two main varieties of the Vinho Verde Region are privileged: Loureiro (white) and Vinhão (red ).
In order to guarantee the richness of its past and the authenticity of its wines, while seeking a growing increase in quality and innovation in all its products, Adega Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez has been equipped in recent years state-of-the-art technology in several areas. Today, it has in its vast portfolio, wines, sparkling wines and spirits, with Controlled Denomination of Origin “Vinho Verde”.
Adega Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez intends to remain faithful to its principle that “Origin counts”, therefore its main mission is the production of genuine wines, which impress with the pleasure they derive from being drunk in good condition. company and in moderation. Fruit of the dedication and care of the winegrowers of this region, the wines of Adega Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez are refreshing, tasty and have a wide gastronomic versatility.
With increasing visibility at a national and international level, the Adega Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez brand is now asserting itself in dozens of countries and has earned wide praise from specialized critics and consumers, materialized in numerous awards obtained from Japan, to Russia, passing through Germany, Brazil and the USA, among others.
Intended to secure its position as one of the main players in the Vinho VerdeRegion, Adega Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez co-founded Viniverde in 2008. The creation of this partnership incorporates the desire of the associates to consolidate the position of their brands in the domestic market, as well as to increase the export business to markets with great potential, which seek Vinhos Verdes for their unique characteristics in the world wine scene.