FITAPRETA Palpite White 2018

FITAPRETA is the culmination of a partnership between a young, dynamic Portuguese winemaker and a British-born viticulturist, dedicated to a new examination of terroir in the Alentejo. The winemaker Antonio Macanita returned home to his native Portugal after winemaking stints in Napa, Australia and France, most notably Ch. Lynch Bages. David Booth, the viticulturist, was already well established in Portugal when they began work together in 2004.

FITAPRETA operates on the Portuguese idea of “Palpite” or intuition when it comes to their viticulture and winemaking. With this trust of the land and the natural growth process of the vineyard, they are able to make wines that are imbued with a singular sense of place. They operate on a strictly gravity-fed basis in the winery, to avoid any harsh treatment of the must. All wines are spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts. Small parcels of each vineyard are fermented separately to preserve distinct stylistic qualities. These are then blended to achieve a layered, complete picture of the terroir.

FITAPRETA White 2018

Grape Varieties: Roupeiro, Arinto, Antão Vaz  

Tasting Notes: Pale lemon yellow color with an intense aroma of citrus and a refreshing mineral edge. The mouth-feel has volume that builds in the mid-palate, ending with an impressive freshness and a persistent fruit aroma on the finish.

Vintage: 2018

Alcohol: 13.5%

Best Served at: 10 to 12 degrees

Country of Origin: Portugal

Dimension: H30.5 cm x W7.6 cm 

Volume: 750ml