Red Wine

Papa Figos

2022, 75cl

Douro

Papa Figos

Of all the birds in the Douro, the Papa Figos is one of the rarest. A migratory bird with vibrant and attractive colors. The unique and rare character of this bird is the perfect inspiration for this magnificent wine from Casa Ferreirinha.

Papa Figos is a red wine from the Douro, ideal for both daily consumption and special occasions. An elegant and at the same time vibrant wine, classic and simultaneously modern, which reflects the essential values of Casa Ferreirinha, the house with the longest tradition in producing quality wines in the Douro and one of the greatest global references of this region.

Vinification: Grapes from the sub-region of Douro Superior, namely from Quinta da Leda and from growers who have vineyards, preferably with northern exposure and higher altitude. After destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes are directed to stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation takes place. During this phase, gentle macerations with controlled temperature are carried out.

Maturation: During the period between alcoholic fermentation and the execution of the final blend, the wines are subjected to numerous tastings and analyses to assess their quality. Once aging is complete, in stainless steel and cement vats, the final blend is made after a careful selection of wines. To preserve the highest quality, it undergoes only a slight fining and filtration before bottling.

Papa Figos Red was designed to be consumed young. However, its quality is maintained and will benefit from aging for 2 to 3 years after the harvest, remaining at its best for about 4 to 6 years, provided it is stored horizontally in a dry and cool place. Serve directly from the original bottle. Consume within 24 hours after opening. Ideal to accompany meat dishes, but being a very gastronomic wine, it can also accompany white meats or oven-roasted fish.

Nutritional information (typical values per 100ml):
Alcohol | 10.3 g/100mL
Sugars | 0.9 g/100mL
Calories | 331 kJ/79 kcal

Technical Details:
Total Sugars | 0.9 g/L ±0.5
Total Sulfur Dioxide | 120 mg/L ±20
Total Acidity (tartaric acid) | 5.1 g/L ±0.5
pH | 3.6 ±0.1

Enology: Luís Sottomayor.

Em Francês

Awards

Trophy Winner – International Wine Challenge 2019

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

Sogrape Vinhos

Sogrape Vinhos was born of the will and courage of a group of friends. In the difficult economic and political environment of 1942, they decided to stake everything on the visionary talents of one man. This man had the vision to create and develop an innovative wine company with a difference, one which could make and promote Portuguese wines on a global scale.

This vision belonged to Fernando van Zeller Guedes, whose character and forceful personality paved the way for a successful venture that many believed was doomed to fail from the outset. The unparalleled foresight and vision of Sogrape’s founder, resulted in the creation of the first global Portuguese wine brand – Mateus Rosé. Sold in over 120 countries, this proved to be such a resounding commercial success that it provided the decisive momentum for the growth as well as affirming the leadership of which the Company is so proud. The willingness to innovate and the ambition to do things differently – along with respect for tradition and the values of ethics and responsibility – marked the birth of an organization that has proved capable of preserving its founder’s vision and adapting to inevitably changing times. Today, led by the third generation of the founding family, Sogrape Vinhos is ever more closely dedicated to meeting the founding objective: to bring the world quality Portuguese wine brands, with sufficient volume to satisfy the needs of different market segments.

From the pioneering days of buying barrels of wine from small producers in the Douro for processing and bottling in a rented cellar in Vila Real, Sogrape Vinhos has steadily grown. Continuous investment has expanded and developed the company’s assets and workforce to such a degree that Sogrape Vinhos owns over 830 hectares of vineyards in all the key Portuguese wine regions. Nowadays, the full scope of Sogrape Vinhos is clearly demonstrated by the breadth and weight of its portfolio. At first glance, what immediately stands out is the presence of two major global Portuguese wine brands – Mateus Rosé and Sandeman as well as the prestigious wines of Porto Ferreira and Offley. Added to which are the renowned specialist brands that represent the major Portugese wine regions. Beginning with the most famous Portuguese wine of all, Barca Velha, the pride of Casa Ferreirinha (Douro) and continuing with the elegant wines of Quinta dos Carvalhais (Dão), the vibrant Herdade do Peso (Alentejo), the fresh Vinhos Verdes of Quinta de Azevedo and Gazela, and the multi-regional Grão Vasco, to name but a few.

To tell the story of Sogrape Vinhos it is essential to retrace the origins and evolution of the plan conceived by this visionary man. And then to appreciate how his successors have inherited his values and pursued them with dedication, vigour and expertise to grow and develop Portugal’s leading wine company. Above all, the achievements of such a large team are promoted with pride and sustained by the ambition to innovate and enhance all that Sogrape Vinhos has to offer.

Address

Sogrape Vinhos S.A.

Aldeia Nova
4430 – 809 Avintes
Vila Nova de Gaia

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