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89POINTS
16¼/20
Fitapreta Tinto de Castelão 2015
Alentejo, Central and Southern Portugal, PortugalThis castelão (aka periquita) came from the granite-clay soils of the Serra d'orsa mountain, its regional home. To honour that this grape needs time, winemaker Antonio Macanita has given it a slow native ferment and 30 day maceration, one year in neutral barrel, and another year in bottle before release. Brooding black plum, dark cherry, wild thorny blackberry are layered with tobacco on a fresh palate, one weighted with leathery, sinewy tannins. There's a swing of balsamic that licks at the back of the palate, hinting at the wildness of castelão. Leaning rustic, with freshness, this could take on roasted wild game or wild mushrooms.Tasted: 14 January 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $40.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: CastelãoUPC: 5600301740442
