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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Vital is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Estremadura, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for cinnamon, nutmeg, beeswax, spice, floral and earthy.
The regions that matter for it are Lisboa.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for atlantic coastal climate.
It blends readily with Malvasia Fina.
Watch for the synonyms: Malvasia Corada.
At the table it suits amêijoas à bulhão pato, battered gurnard and chips and cobb salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Lisboa
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Amêijoas à bulhão pato
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Battered gurnard and chips
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Cobb salad
Also labelled.
Malvasia Corada.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega D'Arrocha Reserva Vital, Portugal
- AdegaMae Vinhas Velhas, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Baias e Enseadas Vital, Vinho Regional de Lisboa, Portugal
- Casal Figueira 'Antonio' Branco, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Da Cruz e Teles COZs de Montejunto Vp - Vital, Portugal
- Da Cruz e Teles COZs de Montexuntos 'Pop' Branco, Portugal
- Hugo Mendes Vital, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Monte Bluna Vital, Arruda, Portugal
Vital: common questions
01.What does Vital taste like?+
Vital tastes of cinnamon, nutmeg, beeswax, spice, floral and earthy. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Vital from?+
Vital originates in Estremadura, Portugal.
03.Where is Vital grown?+
The key regions for Vital are Lisboa.
04.What food pairs with Vital?+
Pour it with amêijoas à bulhão pato, battered gurnard and chips and cobb salad.
05.What else is Vital called?+
Vital is also labelled Malvasia Corada.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.