
THE PEOPLE
From Vineyard to Glass
The people shaping Negra Mole today
A SHARED COMMITMENT
The Hands and Voices behind Negra Mole
Negra Mole is not just a grape; it is a shared commitment carried by a small community of growers and winemakers across the Algarve. Often working on a small scale, these producers preserve local knowledge while contributing to a new chapter for the region’s only native grape.
From family vineyards to contemporary wineries, their stories, choices, and landscapes influence how Negra Mole is grown, interpreted, and shared today.
See where Negra Mole producers are located across the Algarve

THE WINERIES
Meet the Negra Mole Producers

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Paxá Wines
Lagoa & Silves
Founded in 2008 by Joaquim Lopes and his son Tiago, Paxá Wines is a family project rooted in passion and expertise, crafting terroir-driven wines shaped by sea influence, sun, and microclimates.
3 km Lagoa I 7 km Silves

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Quinta da Malaca
Lagoa & Silves
Founded in 2010 by Luís Cabrita to honor his father’s legacy, Quinta da Malaca takes its name from the land of its vineyards. Modern methods and techniques bring life to red, white, and rosé wines.
15 km Silves I 13 km Albufeira

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Quinta dos Santos
Lagoa & Silves
Planted in 2017 near the Atlantic, Quinta dos Santos blends tradition and innovation to craft fresh, expressive wines. Visitors are welcomed to experience harvest, tastings, and its vibrant restaurant "A Esquina".
5 km Lagoa I 7 km Portimão

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Morgado do Quintão
Lagoa & Silves
Founded in 1810 by the Count of Silves and still family-owned today, Morgado do Quintão celebrates Algarve terroir through native grapes, while welcoming guests to stay among its vineyards.
4 km Lagoa I 4 km Silves
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Quinta da Pedragosa
Western Algarve
A hidden family estate in the western Algarve, Quinta da Pedragosa crafts elegant wines shaped by coastal terroir and old vines. From June 2026, intimate tastings will offer a personal experience.
12 km Lagos I 30 km Portimão

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Al-Lagar by Casa Santos Lima
Eastern Algarve
Part of a fifth-generation family producer, Al-Lagar brings Casa Santos Lima to the Algarve. Set in a restored 19th-century wine press near Tavira, it offers wines rooted in regional identity and tradition.
4 km Tavira I 37 km Faro

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Cabrita Wines
Lagoa & Silves
A family-owned estate at Quinta da Vinha, Cabrita Wines combines half a century of tradition with innovation, crafting Algarve wines that reflect passion, dedication and love for the vineyard.
6 km Lagoa I 7 km Silves

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Quinta dos Capinhas
Lagoa & Silves
This small family vineyard, founded in 2013 by Horst and Inês Capinha-Lieberwirth, is driven by a mission to revive Algarve wine, recently planting Negra Mole to continue restoring the region’s viticultural legacy.
15 km Lagoa I 10 km Albufeira

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Quinta da Penina
Lagoa & Silves
At Quinta da Penina, some of the oldest ungrafted Negra Mole vines in the Algarve thrive on their own roots. This historic estate’s wines reflect deep heritage, soil character, and lasting tradition.
4 km Portimão I 6 km Lagoa

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Villa Alvor
Western Algarve
Set close to the Atlantic Ocean and the Ria de Alvor, Villa Alvor combines modern winemaking with coastal vineyards, crafting fresh Algarve wines while helping revive local varieties such as Negra Mole.
7 km Portimão I 15 km Lagos

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Adega Sampaio Schleiss
Inland Hills
A boutique winery in Monchique focused on crafting limited premium wines from indigenous Algarve grapes. Blending precision and care, it reflects a commitment to quality, identity, and small-scale production.
Monchique I 25 km Portimão

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Quinta João Clara
Lagoa & Silves
Founded by João Clara and developed by his son Joaquim, the estate is now lovingly run by Joaquim’s wife and daughters. Their passion and vision continue the family legacy with authentic Algarve wines.
8 km Lagoa I 12 km Silves

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Única-Adega Coop. do Algarve
Lagoa & Silves
A historic cooperative uniting small growers to preserve local wines like Negra Mole. Now in a temporary space, ÚNICA embraces a new chapter, continuing its commitment to Algarve’s wine heritage.
S. Bartolomeu de Messines

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Arvad
Lagoa & Silves
Named after the Phoenician word for refuge once given to the Arade River over 2,500 years ago, Arvad Winery crafts expressive wines, including Negra Mole fermented in traditional clay amphorae.
5 km Silves I 8 km Lagoa

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Falesia Wine
Western Algarve
Perched atop the cliffs near Lagos, Falesia Wine is a boutique vineyard where ocean and vine meet. Its unique coastal setting shapes fresh, expressive wines influenced by Atlantic breezes and sun.
5 km Lagos I 25 km Portimão

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Herdade Barranco do Vale
Inland Hills
Set in the hills between sea and mountains, this family estate blends tradition and modern care. Each bottle carries its story, including heartfelt letters written to the grandfather who inspired it.
22 km Silves I 25 km Albufeira
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