COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Aragonez, Touriga Franca, Sousão
PRODUCER
Familia Margaça
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Familia Margaca Vinha Do Furo Tinto 2022 is a red wine from the DOC Alentejo region in Portugal. The Margaça family, with roots in Pias dating back to 1973, produces this wine with a philosophy of honoring regional heritage while adopting a modern outlook. The wine aims to highlight Pias as a specific origin within Alentejo, offering a character of 'highly pleasing simplicity' suitable for relaxed occasions. The 2022 vintage reflects the climate of the deep Alentejo region.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€7
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Familia Margaça champions Pias as a distinct origin within Alentejo.
Fact 02
The 2020 vintage of this wine won a Silver Medal at Mundus Vini.
Fact 03
This wine is described as having 'highly pleasing simplicity'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Familia Margaca Vinha Do Furo Tinto 2022 is produced using a blend of Aragonez, Touriga Franca, and Sousão grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in French oak barrels. This approach aims to balance the expression of the grape varietals and the regional terroir with subtle oak integration.
