The young, slightly sparkling white wine of the Minho, made from loureiro, alvarinho and arinto grapes harvested between August and September. Characterised by high acidity, low alcohol and a faint petillance that distinguishes it from still wines.
Vinho Verde has been produced in the Minho region since at least the 12th century, when Cistercian monks from Braga's monasteries planted the first documented vineyards along the Lima and Cavado valleys. The Denominacao de Origem Controlada was established in 1908, making it one of Portugal's oldest protected wine regions. The wine is made from grapes grown on high pergola trellises that elevate the vines above the foggy valley floors, producing the green-fresh character the name describes. Braga sits at the heart of the Minho sub-region; Letraria Craft Beer Library Braga and Domus Vinum are the two best addresses for exploring the full range of local producers.
3 editor picks for Vinho Verde (Minho style) in Braga, ranked by editorial score. All Braga signature dishes · Vinho Verde (Minho style) across every city.
Letraria Craft Beer Library Braga ★ 4.6
Rua Dom Gonçalo Pereira 35, 4700-032 Braga
The Braga urban taproom for Cerveja Letra, one of the oldest and best-regarded craft breweries in Portugal, founded 2013 in nearby Vila Verde.
Bracara Degusta ★ 4.2
Rua Dom Frei Caetano Brandão 161, 4700-030 Braga
A petiscos-and-wine bar near the cathedral quarter, Bracara Degusta focuses on northern Portuguese wines paired with small plates. The menu covers cheese.
Domus Vinum ★ 4.1
Centro Historico · Largo Nossa Senhora da Boa Luz 12, 4700-248 Braga
A retro wine and tapas room in a building over 350 years old near Campo das Hortas. Petiscos paired with affordable Minho and Vinho Verde pours.