The Basto Sub-region is the innermost of the Vinho Verde Region. It was created in 2001 to differentiate the wines produced in this magical place that involves several municipalities, Celorico de Basto, Mondim de Basto, Cabeceiras de Basto and Ribeira de Pena, and even two districts, Braga and Vila Real. The wines produced here are, for many years, recognized as quality wines due to the characteristics of the terroir. With an average elevation of 200 meters, the subregion comprises part of the Tamega river valley, surrounded by mountains and therefore sheltered from most of the sea winds. The climate is harsh, cold and rainy in winter and hot and dry in the summer. The soil is granite with some uncommon areas of schist and clay.

There's a lot to see in the Basto region. If you're looking to get to know some wines and enjoy a sensory experience, you should pay us a visit! Quinta da Raza is located in Celorico de Basto, on the right bank of the River Tâmega, on a plateau with gentle slopes, clay and schist soils and fabulous sun exposure. It is a privileged place to create wines with grapes such as Azal, Arinto, Padeiro and Vinhão that reflect the perfect communion between the place where they are grown and the people who produce them.

In the past, getting to Basto was a challenge, there were mountains to overcome and very winding roads to travel. Basto is therefore still a small paradise, far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities with many natural resources to explore such as the Marão and Alvão mountains with their wonderful scenery and surprising waterfalls, a wide variety of ancient monuments such as castles, churches and bridges that also deserve your attention and you can also enjoy beautiful walks or bike rides through nature.

Basto is a region that is eagerly awaiting your visit. Getting here now is easy and convenient. Leaving Porto on the A4, the region is only an hour away, following the Tâmega bypass. To the north, the region is crossed by the A7/IC5, allowing us to reach Braga, Guimarães, Vila Real and other places via the Arco de Baúlhe exit.

Basto is a region that deserves to be visited! Come and meet us and enjoy our WINE TOURISM EXPERIENCES experiences!