This is a wine with a remarkable story at the heart of the Fitapreta project. António Maçanita and English viticulturist David Booth founded Fitapreta together in 2004, making their first wine as a collaboration of a young Portuguese winemaker and an experienced British vineyard consultant. Their partnership continued until Booth’s untimely death in 2012, making this cuvée a direct tribute to one of the people who shaped Fitapreta from the very beginning.
The wine brings together traditional Alentejo varieties including Alicante Bouschet, Castelão, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Tinta Miúda, Tinta Carvalha and Baga, reflecting the old, diverse character of the region’s vineyards. Ripe dark fruit, spice and savoury notes are supported by fine structure and freshness, while the long ageing in French oak adds depth and complexity. More than simply an Alentejo red, it represents the history, friendship and winemaking philosophy behind Fitapreta.
