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How can I visit the Center for Promotion and Interpretation of Vinho Verde as a group?
Please contact us via e-mail at geral@cipvv.pt or phone us at 258 900 426 and make an appointment. In order to be considered a group there must be at least 10 people and a maximum of 30. You may request a visit with or without an activity.
- What is the difference between a group visit with an activity and one without? Visits with activities are undertaken by the accompaniment of a technical guide whereas the group visits without activities do not require one.
- As a winemaker and/or bottler of Vinho Verde, what must I do to become an associate of the Center for Promotion and Interpretation of Vinho Verde? You must complete the registration form and send it via email or by mail to the Center for Promotion and Interpretation of Vinho Verde. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via e-mail or phone us at geral@cipvv.pt / 258 900 426.
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What is the geographic location of the demarcated region of Vinho Verde?The area traditionally known as Entre-Douro-and-Minho, the demarcated region of Vinho Verde, stretches across the northwest of Portugal. The Minho River to the North and the Douro River to the South delimit the area, as well as the Peneda and Gerês, Cabreira and Marão mountain ranges to the East and to the West the Atlantic Ocean. It is now one of the largest and oldest wine regions in the world.
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The region of Vinho Verde is divided into nine sub-regions: Amarante, Ave, Baião, Basto, Cávado, Lima, Monção, Melgaço and Paiva Sousa.What are the sub-regions belonging to the demarcated region of Vinho Verde?
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Why are the wines of the region called Vinho Verde?The typical green landscapes of the demarcated region of the Vinho Verde render it its name as well as the lightness and freshness of its profile, the said green, as opposed to the more complex and heavy wines.
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How can I visit the Center for Promotion and Interpretation of Vinho Verde as a group?
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