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Born and shaped in the Algarve
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Distinct wine styles from a single harvest
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Years of winemaking history in the region
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Shared moments to remember
CELEBRATING NEGRA MOLE
Welcome to the
Negra Mole Experience
There is an Algarve far beyond the crowded beaches - one shaped by rolling hills, ancient traditions, and a unique native grape found nowhere else: Negra Mole. For us, this variety is the living heart of the region's wine heritage. It tells the story of the land and its people, and we believe it deserves to be celebrated and truly enjoyed by everyone.
This is exactly why we created the Negra Mole Experience. Through our community and curated events, you can taste Negra Mole's diverse expressions, meet local producers, and share the joy of discovery with fellow wine lovers.
GATHER WITH US
Our Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, we host a curated calendar of wine gatherings designed around Negra Mole. Together with local winemakers, boutique venues, and artisans, we bring these moments to life to celebrate Algarve wine culture.
THE ALGARVE IN A GLASS
Why Negra Mole Matters
Negra Mole is more than a grape, it’s the Algarve captured in a glass. Unique to this region, it reflects the land, the climate, and the hands of the people who have cared for it over generations.
For decades, it lived quietly in old vineyards, often overlooked. Today, a new generation of producers is bringing it back to life, working patiently and at small scale. Each vineyard and each bottle tells a story of continuity, resilience, and connection to place.
We believe Negra Mole is the key to understanding the Algarve as a wine region, and one of the most meaningful ways to experience its culture beyond the obvious.
TERROIR & HERITAGE
The Land That Shapes Algarve Wine
The Algarve remains one of Portugal’s most fascinating, yet overlooked wine regions. Just beyond the beaches lies a sun-drenched interior where warm Mediterranean days meet cooling Atlantic breezes, an unexpected wine country where unique microclimates and ancient soils give life to a viticultural revival.
This varied terrain has long supported small-scale viticulture rooted in place. Exploring the Algarve through its land reveals a region where nature, historic hillside villages, and exceptional vineyards are beautifully intertwined, offering a quieter, more authentic way to understand its identity through a shared glass.
MEET THE PRODUCERS
The People behind Negra Mole
Cultivated in the Algarve for centuries and nearly forgotten, Negra Mole is now quietly returning to the land thanks to a small number of dedicated producers. Their focus is on quality rather than quantity, and on wines that express their origin with honesty and restraint.
Behind this revival are small-scale, often family-run wineries where Negra Mole is not treated as a trend, but as shared heritage. Meeting the people who work with this grape offers a deeper understanding of the Algarve wine region and helps support the continuity of Negra Mole.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Olá! We are Alex & Manuela.
We have always been driven by a deep love for wine, culture, untold stories, and authentic experiences that bring people together.
As we immersed ourselves in the Algarve’s growing wine scene, the Negra Mole grape kept crossing our path, completely capturing our hearts with its rich cultural legacy and the passionate effort of local producers to make it shine again. It felt entirely natural for us to join this mission.
That is why we created the Negra Mole Experience, an open community and a space for unique gatherings designed to celebrate the true, soulful identity of Algarve wine culture together with you.
JOIN US
Be Part of the Community
Join our free community to get early access to upcoming Negra Mole event tickets, exclusive gathering announcements, and stories from the Algarve wine community.