Vinhas Velhas

About this grape variety

Vinhas Velhas (literally "old vines") is not a grape variety but a category — a designation in Portugal for wines made from old vineyards, typically over 30–40 years old and often containing a mixed planting of native varieties co-planted decades or centuries ago. These "field blends" are some of Portugal's most prized wines: low-yielding, concentrated, complex and impossible to replicate. Old-vine bottlings from Douro, Bairrada, Alentejo and Vinho Verde are central to Portugal's serious-wine identity.

Frequently asked questions

How many Vinhas Velhas wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Vinhas Velhas across Portuguese online retailers — 1925 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Vinhas Velhas wines?

Vinhas Velhas wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Douro, Alentejo, Dão, Trás-os-Montes, Bairrada.

What is Vinhas Velhas?

Vinhas Velhas (literally "old vines") is not a grape variety but a category — a designation in Portugal for wines made from old vineyards, typically over 30–40 years old and often containing a mixed planting of native varieties co-planted decades or centuries ago. These "field blends" are some of Portugal's most…