Capital of Loureiro Wine Situated in the heart of the famous and unique vinho verde region, the county has a wine cooperative, founded in 1959, as well as many private wine producers. When it opened, the cooperative had 47 members; today it has more than 2000 and production has increased while maintaining the quality of the product. High quality vinho verde is easily distinguished by its colour and unique aroma – refreshing and fruity, and the vinho verde of Ponte de Lima should be savoured (chilled if white) in a divine combination with the traditional dishes and sweets of the region.