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Fitapreta O Iluminista 2024

Fitapreta O Iluminista 2024

A distinctive Alentejo red shaped by very poor granite and schist soils, where naturally low yields concentrate the fruit while the warm, dry climate brings depth and ripeness. The blend brings together traditional Alentejo varieties including Castelão, Trincadeira, Aragonez, Moreto, Alicante Bouschet and Alfrocheiro, reflecting the region’s historic vineyard heritage.

Ripe black fruit, dried herbs and subtle spice combine with a rich, textured palate and firm but rounded tannins. The mineral character of the soils and natural freshness keep the wine focused rather than heavy, while a touch of toffee and restrained oak adds complexity. A compelling expression of traditional Alentejo terroir, combining Mediterranean richness with freshness and structure.


€20,00 EUR
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Colour Red
Vintage 2024
Alcohol % 13,5%
Grape variety Castelão, Trincadeira, Aragonez,Moreto, Alicante Bouschet, Alfrocheiro
Region Alentejo
Volume 0,75 L

Description

Style:

A balanced and expressive Alentejo red. Ripe and approachable, combining fruit, spice, and subtle oak with a fresh and elegant profile.

Vineyard:

Located in Alentejo, sourced from vineyards planted on granite (60%) and schist (40%) soils. The vines are cultivated in very poor soils, naturally producing low yields and highly concentrated grapes. The warm, dry climate ensures ripeness while maintaining balance and structure.

Winery:

Hand-harvested grapes followed by spontaneous fermentation and moderate maceration. Aged for approximately 12 months, with 50% in French oak and 50% in stainless steel vats, preserving both fruit purity and subtle complexity

Nose/Palate:

Ripe black fruit, dried herbs, spice, and subtle earthy notes on the nose, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate with ripe dark fruit, spice, light oak influence, smooth tannins, balanced acidity, and a fresh, elegant, well-rounded finish.

Alentejo
Grape variety
2024 Vintage
Fitapreta

Fitapreta

Fitapreta is a dynamic, modern winery based in Alentejo, founded by winemaker António Maçanita with a mission to rediscover and reinterpret the region’s historic identity. Working from a restored 14th-century estate near Évora, the project blends deep research into ancient vineyards and indigenous grape varieties with a fresh, innovative approach.

Fitapreta focuses on reviving old field blends, traditional winemaking techniques, and forgotten local grapes, while farming with care and precision to reflect the diversity of Alentejo’s terroir. In the cellar, the philosophy is flexible and experimental - combining modern methods with ancestral practices such as fermentation in clay amphorae.

The wines are vibrant, characterful, and distinctly different from the region’s more conventional style - showing freshness, structure, and a strong sense of place. Fitapreta stands out as one of the most exciting contemporary voices in Alentejo, bridging heritage and innovation.

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