Casa de Vila Nova - Prämiertes Weingut in Portugals Vinho Verde Region
The Quinta de Vila Nova winery, which has been family-owned since the 12th century, is located in Portugal's famous Vinho Verde region and, under the oenological direction of Bernardo Lencastre and owner Luís Lencastre, produces an extensive portfolio of Vinho Verde wines, made from the traditional grape varieties Alvarinho, Avesso, Loureiro, Arinto and Fernão Pires, as well as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Casa de Vila Nova presents itself in the Vinho Verde market as a wine producer that combines the time-honoured tradition and experience of its founders with the dynamism and innovation of the younger generation, always with the aim of offering its consumers young and fresh Vinho Verde wines of excellent quality and with an unmistakable personal touch. Casa de Vila Nova is located in the sub-region of Sousa, the demarcated Vinho Verde region. Known as the region of Entre-Douro-e-Minho in northern Portugal, the Vinho Verde areas are exposed to the winds and the influence of the Atlantic Ocean. Soils, microclimate, grape varieties and the unique characteristics of the wine culture applied here distinguish them from all other wine regions in the world. The high-quality grapes used to make the winery's popular Vinho Verde wines are subject to the strictest selection criteria and high quality controls, ensuring a standard that is appreciated by wine lovers all over the world.