2021 vintage. Note that there is no Touriga Nacional in this wine, it is a blend of 40% Aragonêz, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Trincadeira and 10% Castelão. Fitapreta was the project of young winemaker António Maçanita and the late consultant David Booth ( who sadly died from a heart attack at age 47 in 2012). Maçanita favours minimal intervention, indigenous yeasts and low sulfites. Terrific value, bursting with fruit and spices with a ripe tannic backbone. Aged 50% in stainless steel and 50% in neutral barrels. Abv. 14,5%. — 2 years ago
Light bodied, nice minerality, medium acidity, hint of citrus, paired well with slightly spicy ceviche. — 6 months ago
Amber. Matured fruits like raisin, caramel aroma. Sweet, Rich balanced with Acidity. Vinhos Barbeit Madeira Boal 10 years old NV @5060, AD, 240504 — 8 months ago
Crisp as hell — 2 years ago
David Coun
Likely some bias as enjoyed it while in the Acores, but tried a bunch of arinto while in the Acores and Portugal proper, and this was the favorite by far. Simply delicious. — 4 months ago