Fitapreta – FitaPreta A Laranja Mecanica
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Portugal
Alentejo
Wine
White
The Facts
Origins Portugal > Alentejo
Appellation Alentejo
Varietal White Blend
Winemaking A field blend of Arinto, Roupeiro, Verdelho, Antão Vaz, Alicante Branco, Trincadeira-das-Pratas, and Fernão Pires from sustainably farmed vines ranging from 25 to 50 years in age. The grapes are gently pressed and left to macerate for a week with a small amount (10-15%) of remaining juice still inside the grapes. After one week, these grapes are pressed again, and the wine is made only with the concentrated juice from the second pressing, which ferments spontaneously in stainless steel, and goes through malolactic fermentation. No sulfur is added until the end of fermentation. The wine is stabilized with bentonite and bottled unfiltered. This is a vegan wine.
Aging Stainless steel
Alcohol by Volume 12.5%
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Elegance & purity
Aromas Very exuberant nose, showing notes of candied orange and quince
Mouthfeel Great texture & freshness
Tasting Notes Honey orange in color with a very exuberant nose, showing notes of candied orange and quince. The wine has a lot of texture on the palate but finishes with great freshness.
Selling Point Made exclusively from the second pressing of the grapes
Pairings This wine makes an excellent pairing with cheese, foie gras, or any terrine.
Awards 92pts Wine & Spirits Magazine
Sustainability Vegan
The Story
Fitapreta is António Maçanita’s estate near the ancient Roman city of Evora, located in the rolling hills of Alentejo. Since its inception in 2004, Fitapreta has pushed the boundaries of what fine winemaking can be in this region, and over the last two decades, the estate has become a benchmark for the New Portugal, earning Antonio international accolades like Winemaker of the Year, Most Unique Winemaker, and Winemaker of the Generation. Maçanita works only with indigenous varieties and showcases his estate’s terroir through exacting work: farming organically without irrigation, harvesting by hand at night, deliberate bunch sorting in the winery, and native yeast fermentation. Through his commitment to these principles, he can craft wines that represent sunny Alentejo, but which have a balance and freshness unmatched by others in the region. Maçanita finds equilibrium between tradition and modernity, and his constant exploration of vineyards has enabled him to show off a truly deep understanding of Alentejano terroir, present and past. Whether on his original estate vineyard or in his Chão dos Eremitas site, his wines always contain a through-line of elegance and purity. The broad assortment of wine styles available from Fitapreta is a testament to Antonio’s intellect, curiosity, playfulness, and rigorous attention to detail. Fitapreta has something for everyone! A Laranja Mecânica means “a mechanical orange,” and is a playful reference to Antonio’s winemaking process, which differs from the traditional method for making orange wine because he introduces a press—the “machine.”
About Fitapreta
Producer Story
Maçanita launched his first winery in 2004 in the Évora district of Alentejo with his friend and mentor, the British viticulturalist David Booth. From the start, Fitapreta Vinhos set out to bring a fine wine mentality to this prolific yet rustic wine region. Booth passed away suddenly quite early in the partnership, but Fitapreta today reflects his legacy: the winery has become one of the preeminent estates in this ancient Roman viticultural area.
Producer Story
Maçanita launched his first winery in 2004 in the Évora district of Alentejo with his friend and mentor, the British viticulturalist David Booth. From the start, Fitapreta Vinhos set out to bring a fine wine mentality to this prolific yet rustic wine region. Booth passed away suddenly quite early in the partnership, but Fitapreta today reflects his legacy: the winery has become one of the preeminent estates in this ancient Roman viticultural area.
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