FITAPRETA - ANCESTRAL BRANCO - ALENTEJO

Fitapreta Vinhos - Ancestral Branco - 2019
SKU# 133564

Region: Alentejo - Evora

Colour: White

Grape Variety: Field blend of Roupeiro, Rabo de Ovelha, Arinto, Tamarez and Alicante Branco

Alcohol: 12.5% vol.

Producer Notes: Made under the old traditional method of making Alentejo whites by using the original grape varieties from the region. The grapes come from 2 vineyards: Vinha da Nora (60%) with 35+ years old vines and organically farmed since 2015, and Vinha de Vale do Cepo (40%) with 47+ years old vines. The grapes are hand harvested between 3 to 4 in the morning than whole bunch pressed, cold decanting without any additives and fermented. Low intervention throughout the cycle and no malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Notes: “It offers full, honeyed aromas, with hints of beeswax, citrus and ripe stone fruit. The vibrant, tangy palate has a mouth filling texture, plus exuberant acidity that gives a super-crisp finish. Fresh and preserved citrus, juicy grapefruit and candied peel”.

Ratings: Decanter Magazine – 90 Points & Robert Parker – 90 Points

Winemaker: António Maçanita WINEMAKER OF YEAR 2018 (REVISTA DE VINHOS)