Wines
Fita Preta Vinhos
Alentejo
“Preta” 2007
Varietals: 50% Touriga Nacional, 35% Alicante Bouchet, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil type: Very poor of schist or granitic origin
Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Viticulture and Winemaking: Hand picked and transported by cold truck in small harvest boxes. Spontaneous fermentation by wild yeasts. Post fermentation maceration of 28 days. Traditional fining with egg whites, likely to form a deposit.
Review: “Any doubts that Portugal’s Alentejo region can rival many big New World wines would be dispelled by this extravagant wine. With its intense fruit, sweet tannins, figs, coffee and spice flavors, it packs a serious punch of flavor. For drinking now.” - R.V. (4/1/2010), 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
$49.00 per bottle
Available by the bottle at LCBO VINTAGES Shop Online, through the November 3, 2011 release. To purchase your wine, go to vintagesshoponline.com. LCBO #111203