Vital (grape)

The white grape Vital is an autochthonous variety from Portugal. She is there good spread many areas and covered with approximately 5,065 hectares Rank 3 of the white grape varieties in Portugal. Recommended is their cultivation in the regions of Trás -os- Montes, Beira Litoral, Ribatejo, Beira Interior Sul, Beira Interior Norte and Oeste. In particular, in the wine growing region around Torres Vedras its cultivation is widespread.

The early -ripening vine provides simple, high alcohol wines for early consumption. They are often used in blends, where they bring in alcohol.

See also the article viticulture in Portugal and the list of grape varieties.

Synonyms

The grape Vital is also known under the name Bonifacio Boal, Malvasia Corada, Malvasia Fina, Malvasia Fina de Douro, Malvasia Fina do Douro, Malvazia and Malvazia Corada.