Vinhos Deluxe
Vinhos Deluxe explained: develop Portuguese estates, plant vineyards, hire experts, produce wine, respond to weather, sell bottles and compete at wine fairs.
Run Portuguese wine estates over six years, improving vineyards and wineries while weather, experts and regional reputation shape wine quality.
Why We Love It
Vinhos turns production timing into an economic puzzle: wine quality matters, but so do liquidity, fair timing and the opportunity cost of aging stock instead of selling it.
Rules overview
Players acquire vineyards in Portuguese regions, build wineries and cellars, hire farmers and enologists, produce wine and use it for sales, exports or wine-fair competition. Changing weather modifies production quality. The Deluxe Edition includes both the original 2010 Reserve game and the revised 2016 Special Vintage version on double-sided boards.
Key decisions
Editorial analysis: Expanding production without a clear outlet can trap money in wine. Strong estates balance quality improvements with enough cash flow to keep taking premium actions.
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Sources and edition notes
Facts checked September 17, 2026. The box contains both Reserve 2010 and Special Vintage 2016 rulesets.