COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Castelão, Moreto
PRODUCER
Fitapreta Vinhos
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fitapreta Tinto 2022 is a red wine from the Vinho Regional Alentejano appellation, produced by Fitapreta Vinhos. The blend comprises Alicante Bouschet (30%), Aragonez (20%), Trincadeira (20%), Castelão (20%), and Moreto (10%). The grapes are sourced from vineyards planted on poor schist (70%) and granitic (30%) soils, with vines averaging 20 years in age. Farming practices adhere to organic or Integrated Certified Production standards, with a focus on sustainability. The winemaking philosophy centers on expressing the 'sense of origin' through minimal intervention. The wine is aged for 12 months, with half in French oak and half in stainless steel vats. Total production for the 2022 vintage was 24,300 bottles.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are harvested manually at night to preserve freshness.
Fact 02
Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on natural yeasts.
Fact 03
Vineyards are certified within the Alentejo sustainability program.
Fact 04
The winery is housed in a 14th-century palace.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Fitapreta Tinto 2022 is produced using indigenous Portuguese grape varieties. The grapes are harvested manually at night and processed without pumps, with selection occurring on a sorting table. Fermentation for both alcoholic and malolactic stages is spontaneous. Maceration, or cuvaison, lasts for 20 days. The wine is then aged for 12 months, with 50% in French oak and 50% in stainless steel vats. The winery emphasizes sustainable practices, including organic or Integrated Certified Production, and aims to express the unique terroir of Alentejo.
