Barcos "Grande Escolha" Vinho Verde

Where Portugal’s northern rivers meet refinement and expression.
In the heart of Portugal’s lush Minho region—where granite hills roll toward the Atlantic and morning mists cling to vine leaves—Barcos crafts wines that speak of heritage and quiet innovation. Their Grande Escolha Branco is a flagship expression of the Vinho Verde tradition, reimagined with elegance and clarity.

This wine hails from the reborn identity of Barcos Wines, formerly Adega Cooperativa Ponte da Barca, a producer deeply rooted in its community and landscape. The name may have changed, but the soul remains: a commitment to showcasing the region’s best native varieties—Loureiro, Alvarinho, Arinto and Trajadura—through skilled winemaking and modern precision.

Why we love it:
This is Vinho Verde at its most graceful—crisp, floral, and evocative, without a trace of excess. It's the kind of wine that feels both familiar and quietly special. For Irish wine lovers, it’s a perfect bridge between everyday drinkability and regional charm. A bottle to open when the sun finally breaks through—or when you want it to.