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From the dream of some
to the pride of so many
October 11, 1958. On this day, the dream was no longer a dream. 25 signatures brought hours and hours of conversations and meetings to life. The “It would be good to have…” ended and a new era began.
Adega Cooperativa e Regional de Monção was born, as a result of the common ambition of a group of winegrowers.
It is not surprising that, in a region of people known for their resilient character and for their enormous capacity to overcome difficulties, such an idea was born. The natural privilege where the grapes for such precious wines were grown was well known. The quality was undeniable. However, an action to optimize production and take the good news to all corners was needed.
A common strategy was the only answer. With the formation of Adega de Monção, it comes into existence. The decades of history are proof that ambition is only the engine of achievements.
If the first decades were focused on the consolidation of the project and the promotion of Adega de Monção wines, between 1986 and 2004, there was a commitment to modernizing the production process.
The condition for receiving the grapes, as well as the storage capacity, were expanded. The winemaking and bottling processes were refined so that the wines found the perfect context to be preserved and delivered in their most developed character.
However, Adega de Monção’s greatest asset is the human dimension. There are 1720
associated producers who, due to their connection to the vineyard, have an almost
umbilical knowledge of the grape varieties that make our wines.
The persistent dedication to the vineyard and the constant improvement of the production process are the foundation for a position, with special distinction, in one of the most competitive sectors of the Portuguese economy. In addition, Adega de Monção plays a very important role in the socio-economic dynamism of the region of Monção and Melgaço, promoting the direct and indirect employment of hundreds and hundreds of people. Adega de Monção is home for those who make grapes their livelihood, hobby or family legacy.
Timeline
Our History
1958
Adega de Monção is founded
The dream imagined by 25 winegrowers.
1962
First Harvest
The first common production had 66 producers.
1967
Expansion of facilities
The project begins to grow to become a symbol of the region.
1974
Launch of the Muralhas de Monção brand
The iconic wine that would win the hearts of the Portuguese is born.
1983
The Deu-La-Deu brand is born
The brand that definitively consolidates Adega de Monção wines in the national wine
context is launched.
1997
Awarded with the title “Cooperative of the Year”
The distinction was awarded by Revista de Vinhos magazine and repeated in 2007.
1998
Attribution of the title PME Excellence
The award, by IAPMEI, took place for the first time this year and has been renewed
ever since.
1999
Construction of the Melgaço Facilities
Another milestone for the consolidation of the regional importance of Adega de
Monção.
2004
Headquarters modernization
The production center gains a configuration more suited to national and international
projection.
2005
Creation of the Historical and Cultural Center of Adega de Monção
In the former house of Adegueiro (winery main responsible), we pay tribute to the institution’s historical course. It is part of the Vinho Verde Route program.
2008
New bottling line
An important milestone in the modernization of the winemaking process.
2015
Creation of the Adega de Monção Logistics Unit
A stage that symbolizes the considerable dimension of Adega de Monção production.
2017
Beginning of the energy transition of Adega de Monção
The installation of photovoltaic panels and the adoption of more environmentally
friendly measures shed light on an important pillar of the AM philosophy: sustainability.
2018
Creation of the new Adega de Monção store
Another important window to the best we do is born: our wines.
2021
New image
Deu-La-Deu Martins, a mythical figure in the region, becomes the face of Adega de
Monção. A tribute to the women of the land who, in the vineyard or in the cellar, have a fundamental contribution to the construction of the strong character of these wines.
A Adega
Deu-La-Deu Martins: an example of bravery
Adega de Monção, as its history so well illustrates, is closely linked to the spirit of the people of its land. Created and maintained by them but, above all, inspired by them.
There is no greater example of the identity of the Monção people than Deu-La-Deu Martins, a heroic figure who, with great pride, is the face of the brand and is present in
the bottles of its wines.
During the Fernandine Wars, which opposed Portugal to Castile, Monção, an important city in the territorial dispute between the two kingdoms, was the target of a siege that lasted long and painful weeks.
Food was scarce and the enemy awaited the chance of conquest. It was then that a
brave woman, with a courageous spirit, ordered to collect the little flour that was left and cook as much bread as possible. With the loaves already baked, she climbed the wall and threw them at the enemy.
The Castilians, incredulous at the apparent abundance of the Portuguese, withdrew and
conceded defeat. The boldness of Deu-La-Deu Martins is the greatest proof of the cunning and bravery that runs in Monção’s blood. It is that brave spirit that rises in each bottle of these wines.
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The great asset of Adega de Monção is the human dimension that fills its products. There are 1720 associated producers who, due to their intimate connection to the vineyard, have an almost umbilical knowledge of the grape varieties that dominate the wines.
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