Vinho Verde Portugal Trip, Sept. 3rd-8th, 2018

Comissão De Viticultura Da Região Dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV), Sopexa and SommFoundation invite you to apply: Explore the Vineyards and Wineries of Vinhos Verdes! Round-Trip airfare, ground transport, lodging and meals are included.

To be eligible, applicants must:
--work and reside in the United States
--have a valid passport at the time of application. You must be able to provide your passport information immediately at the time of acceptance.
--ensure that your schedule will allow you to travel from Sept 3rd through Sept 8th, 2018.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE, 8TH, 12PM PST, 2018. Awardees will be notified by July 1st, 2018.

The Vinho Verde Region is the largest Portuguese Viticulture Region in terms of geographic area, consisting of about 21,000 hectares of vines. On average the area produces 80 million liters of wine. Approximately 50% of the Vinho Verde produced is exported to about 100 countries. The USA has been the primary market of exportation followed by German, France, Canada Brazil, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Belgium and Holland among others.

Founded in 1926, the CVRVV is an inter-professional group that represents the individuals and businesses involved in the production and commercialization of Vinho Verde wines. The group also oversees the Vinho Verde Controlled Appellation of Origin. The CVRVV not only certifies, controls and monitors the wine product at every step of production and trade, but also promotes Vinho Verde and other wine products of the region in the national (Portugal) and international markets.


For more information on CVRVV, visit: http://www.vinhoverde.pt/en/homepage