2022 Fitapreta Ancestral Branco
£19.50
Fruit from the old Heremitas (1970) and Nora (1980) vineyards, including a field blend plus Roupeiro, Alicante Branco, Trincadeira das Pratas, Rabo de Ovelha, Arinto and Fernão Pires. 7% barrel-fermented, the rest in tank.
“Complex and slightly smoky. Clean-cut citrus and herbs. Terrific freshness and tension – pithy texture. ‘This is what our whites should be’, says owner and winemaker António Maçanita. Very long.”
16.5/20 Julia Harding MW for Jancis Robinson MW
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Product Description
A wonderfully tangy white, loaded with white flowers, a moreish cool flinty note and tempting nutty-oaty elements adding texture, richness and complexity. Sugared almonds, almond blossom, pears and some hazelnut too. It’s a fab mouthful for those who like oaked Chardonnay or mild skin contact wine, with mouth-watering long acidity too. A blend of indigenous varieties with romantic sounding names like Roupeiro, Antao Vaz, Tamarez and Arinto to name a few.
Additional Information
| ABV | 12.5% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | White |
| Country | Portugal |
| Critic Score | 16.5/20 |
| Drink until | 2027 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2022 |
