Name: Fitapreta - Tinto
SKU: 2241334
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Fitapreta – Tinto

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Portugal

Alentejo

Wine

Red

The Facts

UPCs 2021 (750ml) - 5 600301 740183

Origins Portugal > Alentejo

Appellation Alentejo

Varietal Red Blend

Cepage 40% Tempranillo, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Trincadeira, 10% Castelao

Winemaking 40% Aragonês (Tempranillo), 30% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Trincadeira and 10% Castelão. Sustainably grown vines planted from 1979-1989. Tended in rocky schist at elevation soil at 300-400 m (984-1,312 ft) elevation.This is an unadulterated, crystal clear expression of the Alentejo's terroir. Using indigenous varietals and minimal interventionist winemaking and viticulture, this wine shows remarkable purity. Hand-sorted to select the very best fruit in the harvest, Fitapreta Tinto is spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, then racked using gravity to stainless steel aging tanks.

Aging Stainless Steel

Alcohol by Volume 14.5%

Markets California

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The Character

Overall Elegance & Purity

Aromas Fresh and Roasted red berry fruit with lilting notes of toast and spicebox

Mouthfeel Lush & Ripe

Tasting Notes Deep ruby-violet. Fresh and roasted red berry fruit on the nose, with lilting notes of toast and spicebox overlaid with fresh eucalyptus. On the palate, lush and ripe, with abundant fresh berries and cherry compote up front. The mid palate shows the minerality and a touch of smoke, with considerable length.

Selling Point Unadulterated, crystal clear expression of the Alentejo

Pairings Grilled meats of all kinds are a lovely pair with the fresh, lush fruit profile

Awards 90pts Wine Advocate

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!

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.