COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
Casa Ferreirinha
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Papa Figos is one of the most celebrated contemporary red wines from the Douro Valley, crafted by the historic estate Casa Ferreirinha. The wine is named after the Golden Oriole (Papa-Figos), a rare and brilliantly colored migratory bird that visits the Douro vineyards during the summer harvest. Casa Ferreirinha, founded in the 18th century, is legendary for pioneering unfortified table wines in a region historically dominated by Port. Under the guidance of winemaker Luís Sottomayor, this wine represents a modern, fruit-forward expression of the Douro's unique terroir, combining elegance with vibrant regional character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the Golden Oriole, a rare migratory bird whose male plumage inspires the vibrant yellow label of this Douro red.
Fact 02
Crafted by Casa Ferreirinha, the legendary estate that created Barca-Velha, Portugal's most famous still red wine.
Fact 03
The 2024 vintage was praised by winemaker Luís Sottomayor as an exceptional year, with fruit quality surpassing the iconic 2011 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2024 vintage of Papa Figos Tinto is a traditional blend of Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, and Touriga Nacional. The grapes were harvested by hand from high-altitude vineyards in the Douro Superior and Cima Corgo sub-regions. After gentle destemming and crushing, fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with gentle pump-overs to extract color and soft tannins. To preserve its vibrant, fruit-forward profile and natural freshness, the wine was aged primarily in stainless steel and concrete vats, keeping oak influence nearly imperceptible.
