COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Tinta Carvalha
PRODUCER
Fitapreta Vinhos
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tinta Carvalha 2018 from Fitapreta Vinhos is a red wine from the D.O. Vinho Regional Alentejano in Portugal, made from 100% Tinta Carvalha grapes. This wine is distinguished as the only monovarietal Tinta Carvalha in Portugal, showcasing an ancient grape variety. Fitapreta Vinhos, founded in 2004, is based in Évora and has a strong connection to heritage, operating from a 14th-century manor house and emphasizing sustainable and organic farming. The vineyards are situated on granitic soils at an altitude of over 250 meters. The wine is produced in limited quantities, with 4,999 numbered bottles released.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tinta Carvalha is an ancient grape, a half-sister to Castelão and Moreto.
Fact 02
This is the only 100% Tinta Carvalha wine made in Portugal.
Fact 03
Vines for this wine were planted in 1970.
Fact 04
Fitapreta Vinhos is located in a 14th-century manor house.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Tinta Carvalha 2018 underwent a winemaking process that included selection on a sorting table. Fermentation was spontaneous, with 30% of the grapes fermented whole bunch and 70% destemmed. Maceration on skins lasted for 40 days. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 12 months in neutral barrels. The production volume for this vintage was 4,999 numbered bottles.
