Fitapreta O Iluminista 2024

Fitapreta O Iluminista 2024

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

Production:

~50 000 bottles

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.
€20,00 EUR
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Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2024
Alcohol % 13,5%
Grape variety 30% Castelão, 25% Trincadeira, 25% Aragonez, 10% Moreto, 7% Alicante Bouschet, 3% Alfrocheiro
Producer Fitapreta
Country Portugal
Region Alentejo
Volume 0,75 L
Description

Style:

A terroir-driven vintage Champagne, combining richness, texture, and mineral precision. Elegant and gastronomic, with a distinctive saline finish.

Vineyard:

Located in Trigny, in the Montagne de Reims. Produced from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay sourced from the Chevillevy, Jardin (planted in 2013), and Marisson (planted in 1978) parcels on clay and sandy soils. The estate is organically farmed.

Winery:

Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for one year in 2.2 hL French oak barrels. Bottled by hand, riddled manually, and disgorged in December 2023. Extra Brut (5 g/L dosage) with no fining or filtration.

Production:

Limited production of 930 bottles from the 2019 vintage.

Nose / Palate:

Ripe citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, and subtle oak notes. Rich and textured, with vibrant acidity, pronounced minerality, and a distinctive saline finish that reflects the wine's terroir.

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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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