The designation
DOC Vinhos Verdes, a seal of guaranteed quality
The Vinhos Verdes Demarcated Region is an internationally recognised Portuguese wine region and one of the largest in Europe in terms of area. Classified as a Demarcated Region since 1908, the Vinhos Verdes region encompasses nine sub-regions which extend across the Northwest of Portugal which include the Sousa sub-region. It is to this sub-region that the municipality of Penafiel and Quinta de Monforte belong.