About us
In the heart of Vinho Verde
Taking care of the roots
Since 1963, we have been taking care of a heritage that is unique in the world. We are in the heart of the Vinho Verde Region, a territory with over 2000 years of viticultural history, and we produce our wines in a cooperative format. This means that we have a commitment to our community, to keep the roots and traditions of our land alive.
Investment and modernization
José Oliveira
Born and raised in Ponte da Barca, wine has always been his passion. He has a degree in Biological Engineering from the University of Minho since 1997, when he joined the staff of Adega Cooperativa de Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez. He has held various positions, from chemical analyst, laboratory manager, quality manager, and for over 15 years has been the company’s General Manager, where he has also been responsible for oenology and sales. He has been a member of the Board of Appeal of the Viticulture Commission of the Vinho Verde Region for several years.
Bruno Almeida
Married and the father of four children, he was born in Braga. He developed a taste for wine and gastronomy from an early age, thanks to his family roots. Born in 1978, he has a degree in Biological Engineering from the University of Minho and a postgraduate degree in Food Innovation and Health from UCP’s Biotechnology School. After a brief professional experience in the dairy sector in La Rochelle (France), he began his professional career in Portugal in 2002 in the wine and training sector. Since 2018, he has been Adega’s Marketing, Innovation & ID Director.
Patrícia Pereira
The daughter of emigrant parents, she was born in Lyon – France in 1973 and came to Portugal in 1982. She has a degree in Oenology from UTAD and a postgraduate degree in Quality Management from UCP. She began her professional career in 1999 in the Monção and Melgaço sub-region and in 2008 moved to the Douro region. Since 2014 she has been Director of Quality and Food Safety at the Adega Cooperativa de Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez and, alongside her profession, she has been a trainer in oenology since 2009.
Patrícia Silva
Iveta Rodrigues
Born and raised in Viana do Castelo, one of the main coastal cities in the Vinho Verde Region.
Graduated in Food Engineering, in 2000 she joined the Barcos Wines Laboratory.
Today, she is Head of the Laboratory, which analyzes around 5,000 samples a year.
João Cerqueira
Born in Ponte da Barca, she has a degree in Biological Engineering and a Master’s in Chemical and Food Engineering from the University of Minho since 2015. She began her professional career as production and quality manager at Cerveja Letra. She developed and produced the recipes for Cervejolas, a line of craft beers from Barcos Wines and Letra.
He was Quality Director of a nationally renowned meat company.
In 2020, he joined Barcos Wines and has held the position of Production Director ever since.
Sílvia Resende
She emerges as the youngest member of the team, with a degree in Management from the University of Coimbra, a post-graduate degree in Digital Marketing from IPAM Lisbon and a recent foray into the world of Design. This restless mind stands out for its innate communication skills, tireless perseverance and natural talent for teamwork. They see every challenge as an opportunity for growth.
Her passion for the world of wine and entrepreneurship flows through her veins, and she is always looking for new horizons in this fascinating universe. In everyday life, music, physical activity and culture are the pillars that not only balance her, but also inspire her unique approach to life and work
Co-founding Viniverde
Aiming to secure its position as one of the main players in the Vinho Verde region, Adega Ponte da Barca e Arcos de Valdevez co-founded Viniverde in 2008. The creation of this partnership embodies the members’ desire to consolidate the position of their brands on the domestic market, as well as to increase export business to high-potential markets that seek out Vinho Verde for its unique characteristics on the world wine scene.
The Numbers
The winery’s immense mastery of oenology can be felt in these wines. With decades of experience, the winery has won dozens of international medals, establishing itself as one of the best Vinho Verde producers in the world.
