White Wine

Maçanita

Fita Preta Ancestral 2023, 75cl

Alentejo

Maçanita

The Fitapreta Branco is a wine of origin, an effort to revive the old formula of Alentejo whites using typical grape varieties of the region. Some varieties such as Tamarez (syn. Trincadeira das Pratas) and Alicante Branco (syn. Boal de Alicante) are limited to a few hectares. Produced with minimal intervention, it expresses the pure aromas and flavors of the Alentejo.

The grapes come from two vineyards: the Vinha da Nora (40%), with 38 years, in organic production since 2015, a field blend of Roupeiro, Rabo de Ovelha, Arinto, Tamarez, Alicante Branco, and Antão Vaz; and the Vinha de Vale do Cepo (60%), 51 years old and certified as integrated production, with the varieties Roupeiro (syn. Síria), Alicante Branco (syn. Boal de Alicante), and Tamarez (syn. Trincadeira das Pratas).

Vinification: The grapes are harvested between 3 and 4 in the morning, whole-cluster pressing. Suspended solids settle naturally (6-12 hours). Fermentation 85% in vertical tanks, 5% in small horizontal tanks, and 10% in neutral barrels. Spontaneous fermentation. After fermentation, it remained on lees until the end of February when it was bottled.

Fresh, with good acidity and some unctuousness, it pairs well with grilled fish, salads, and fresh seafood.

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

António Maçanita

Joana and António Maçanita had a dream, create a wine with unique style, shaped to the personality of the two winemakers. The opportunity arises for the Douroregion, where Joana performs most of her professional activity. Among the terraces and long lines of vineyards, she’s faced with very special grapes, impossible to remain indifferent, Joana called António and challenged him for their first trip. In 2011 the roots are posted for the project of brother and sister, and Dourowas just the right spot. Following the same guideline and quality of the work done in other projects, António and Joana, believe that, the work on the vineyards is very important to achieve the best quality for their wines. The vineyards are located in the Douro, Sub-Region of Cima Corgo near the village of Pinhão. Maçanita Vinhos, carefully chosen their vineyards to fit the right profile, of concentration, richness and freshness. Brother and sister walked together the vineyards in every important operation that defines the quality and health of the grapes. With a enology based in the respect for the fruit, in which the extraction of color and structure of the grapes is made in a soft and slow process. The Maçanita wines are a pure expression of oenology “by Maçanita”, fruit above all.