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Fitapreta 'A Trincadeira Nao e Tao Preta' Signature Series Tinto 2021
Vendor code : 431
Macanita is one of the most interesting wineries in the Douro. They offer a class of wines, especially whites, that could be described as 'fruitless.' For example, Branco As Olgas is a wine with no pronounced aromas or fruit notes. Instead, it presents a stony and earthy profile, with an intellectual and structure-oriented approach. This style of wine is best suited for consumption with food. All wines are produced in very limited volumes (less than 1,000 bottles each), lending them an experimental character. This is winemaking at its highest level of authenticity.
The Trincadeira grape is a very fragile and unstable variety, which is why it is not widely favored by winemakers. However, in the hands of a great winemaker, it transforms into a world-class wine. We are presented with a fragile ruby-garnet-colored wine that boasts aromas of a wet forest and mushrooms, accompanied by spicy and very soft herbal nuances. On the palate, it is very fresh, structured, and of medium texture. In terms of style, this wine is incredibly elegant and probably one of the most refined Portuguese red wines. It is recommended to be enjoyed between 2022 and 2031.
Trincadeira preta (syn. Tinta Amarela) is a local grape varietal likely originating from the south of Portugal. Despite being out of fashion and relatively unloved, it still accounts for the second largest planted area in the region. This grape is thin-skinned and fragile; it tends to burst and rot in rainy conditions and raisin in excessive heat, making it challenging to determine the optimal picking time. 'Trincadeira is not that black' was harvested at the ideal moment and vinified with minimal intervention to showcase its pure potential. The result is a fresh breeze from the past—once lost, yet always present. The production yielded 3,600 bottles of 0.75L each. The vines thrive in granitic soils and are grown under an organic production regime without irrigation. Our vineyards are certified within the Alentejo sustainability program. Winemaking involves a night manual harvest in 150 kg pallets, followed by a selection table where the grapes fall into the vat without pumps. The wine undergoes spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentations with minimal intervention. Sulphite levels range from 45 to 65 mg/L, adhering to biologic/organic standards (<100 mg/L) and Demeter standards (<70 mg/L).
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