Fitapreta Touriga Vai Nua
75cl
/
13.5% Vol
Touriga Nacional is known as the Queen of all Portuguese grapes and this red is celebrating its aromatic character and delicate floral aromas. Fresh and fruity with notes of blackberry, cherry, plum, and cranberry, hints of spice, and licorice. Unoaked, organic, and gluten-free, this fruit-forward wine will pair well with a variety of dishes, especially red meat, lentil stews, or cheese boards.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromatic with delicate floral notes and aromas of red and black fruits, hint of licorice
Palate
Fresh and fruity with well balanced acidity and ripe blackberry, plum and, cherry flavours. Hints of spice and licorice, with good structure and elegant finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Touriga Nacional
Maturation
3 months in stainless steel
Alcohol %
13.5%
Estate/Producer
Fitapreta
Country
Portugal
Region/AOC
Alentejo
Vintage
2020
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
3 to 5 years
Food Matching
Food Matching
Will pair well with a variety of dishes, especially red meat, lentil stew or cheese board
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Robert Parker- 90/100 Points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews