Vital
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 13122, Boal Bonifacio line, Vital Lisboa line
Vital is a white wine grape with signature aromas of neutral orchard fruit, orchard fruit, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Diagalves and Arinto.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for subtle orchard-fruit profile without overt perfume.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Vital profile
- Lisboa neutral-white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lisboa · Tejo · Encostas d'Aire
- Classic styles: Portuguese white documented in VIVC with Arinto do Dao (#602) x Rabigato (#9857) parentage and broad blend use · Dry medium-bodied white with subtle aromatics and modest acidity
Common questions
Is Vital a red or white grape variety?
Vital is a white wine grape variety.
What does Vital smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Vital include neutral orchard fruit, orchard fruit and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Vital?
Documented tells for Vital: Look for subtle orchard-fruit profile without overt perfume. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus acidity and low tannin..
What is Vital most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vital is most commonly confused with Diagalves, Arinto and Fernao Pires. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vital grown?
Classic regions for Vital include Lisboa, Tejo and Encostas d'Aire.