VidaVinha

Vida Vinha is a Boutique vineyard in Tavira. Our aim is to produce the highest quality possible.

27/08/2026

GREAT ARTICLE IN “THE TIMES”

17/08/2026

SOULFUL ATLANTIC WHITE

Vida Vinha’s Fonte Salgada white (€36) is the sort of wine that feels like uncovering a secret. Produced in tiny quantities in the hills above Tavira by a Danish couple, with guidance from winemaker Dinis Gonçalves, it tastes as handcrafted as its story suggests.
Arinto leads with zesty citrus and mouthwatering freshness, softened by a touch of Antão Vaz, whilst a subtle saline note hints at the nearby Atlantic.
Beneath, a chalky, schist-driven minerality adds finesse and length.
Foot-trodden, slowly fermented and aged in French oak on fine lees, it’s a precise, soulful white that captures the Algarve’s coastal light in the glass.

14/08/2026

PRIMA 2024 - by VIDA VINHA

— FAVORITE WINE OF THE WEEK —

Negra Mole is apparently not the same grape as the one known from Madeira, where it gently bubbles along as an unfortified red wine after a life as a base grape for much of the island’s fortified wine. Algarve’s Negra Mole, however, also has the ability to retain low alcohol in a super-hot climate.

Negra Mole is an old variety. Light red and transparent, with aromas of goji berries, barberries and bitter roots reminiscent of those used in vermouth production — and, as you know, I like that. A moderate 12.5% alcohol and driven by juiciness, though note the bitter character that creeps into the palate midway and remains through the finish. I’m guessing whole-cluster fermentation to preserve this lovely freshness.

08/08/2026

FONTE SALGADA 2024 - by VIDA VINHA

91 POINT

Arinto with a small splash of Antão Vaz, foot-trodden to allow a touch of skin maceration and aged in used oak barrels. New-style or old-style Portuguese white wine, depending on your perspective—fashionably modern and deeply traditional at the same time.

Golden in colour, with honey on the nose intertwined with notes of pollen and hops from the skin contact. Aromas of dried apricot and fired clay mingle with dandelion syrup and sweet yellow apples. At just 11.5% alcohol, it also carries the brighter acidity that comes from an earlier harvest than is typical for Arinto. Refreshing yet full of character, with a distinctly salty finish—how is that possible?

RENÉ LANGDAHL
WINE CRITIC

27/07/2026

VIDA VINHA at SÁLA LISBOA
- now serving at one of the best restaurants in Lisbon.
Grateful 💫

25/07/2026

VIDA VINHA – FONTE SALGADA 2024
By Sommelier Mikkel Albjerg Fischer

The first white wine from Vida Vinha, made primarily from Arinto with a small addition of Antão Vaz. A convincing debut, bringing together tradition, terroir, and modern winemaking. The wine appears brilliant straw yellow with golden highlights, showing depth of colour right to the rim.

Its eight months in used oak are only faintly noticeable on the nose, well integrated into the wine’s overall expression. In keeping with this, there is a subtle oxidative character that, together with extended ageing on the fine lees, brings aromas of lightly roasted cashews and toast, creating an expectation of a creamy texture and full-bodiedness.

For the first 45 seconds after pouring, however, the leading note is a Riesling-like hint of petrol, evoking thoughts of bottle age, sunshine, and maturation. As this “petrol station” gradually dissipates, the bouquet opens into a more nuanced yet still expressive profile of dried grass, dusty grain fields, white and purple wildflowers, sweet heather honey, and, not least, generous citrus fruit. The lemon appears almost preserved in brine, while pomelo and grapefruit seem freshly picked from the tree.
On the palate, the anticipated creaminess and richness are partly challenged by a crisp, cool linearity. The acidity is pronounced without becoming hysterical, reinforcing the overall impression of a focused, precise, and ambitious wine.

Overall, based on the two wines released at the time of writing (Fonte Salgada and Prima), the 2024 vintage from Vida Vinha represents an ambitious, intriguing, and stylistically well-defined debut - one that is certainly worth following in the years to come.

23/07/2026

We are poud to be a part of the wine selection at Restaurant Mesa Farta - one of the best in Tavira and recommended in The Michelin Guide 2026

08/07/2026

NOW SERVING AT RESTAURANT CORAL
We are honored and proud that our wines are now being served in Restaurant Coral, at 5 star Hotel Vilalara.

Endereço

Tavira

Website

http://www.vidavinha.com/

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