Casa Ferreirinha 'Papa Figos' Tinto, Douro, Portugal

Ripe plum, strawberry and dark berry fruit meet rock rose, spice and subtle cedar in 2024 Casa Ferreirinha 'Papa Figos' Tinto, an elegant and approachable expression of the Douro. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca are fermented in stainless steel, preserving vivid fruit and freshness, while a smaller portion of the blend matures in seasoned French oak to add quiet complexity. Fine tannins and well-integrated acidity keep the wine lively and balanced, giving Papa Figos the generosity of the Douro without excessive weight.

Product Details:

• Winemaker: Luís Sottomayor
• Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca
• Harvest: Hand-harvested
• Vinification: Gentle destemming and crushing followed by fermentation in stainless steel with pump-overs and skin maceration at approximately 28°C
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Maturation: Selected blend held in stainless steel through winter for natural clarification; approximately 25% matured for about 12 months in used French oak barrels
• Fining: Finished with light fining before bottling
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Allergens: Contains sulphites

Sensory Description:

Deep ruby red in color, with an intense bouquet of ripe plum, strawberry and darker berry fruit accented by rock rose, spice and subtle cedar. The palate is generous yet composed, showing ripe red and black fruit supported by lively acidity and fine, polished tannins. Discreet oak maturation contributes gentle spice and structural depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is balanced, harmonious and persistent, with savory and mineral nuances emerging beneath the wine's ripe core.

Awards & Accolades:

• Revista de Vinhos: 85 Points
• Vinho Grandes Escolhas: 16 Points

Winemaker's Background:

Casa Ferreirinha is Sogrape's historic house for still wines from the Douro, carrying forward a legacy closely associated with Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, known throughout the region as Ferreirinha. Today the winemaking team is led by Luís Sottomayor, who joined Sogrape in 1989 and has directed Casa Ferreirinha's enology since 2007. The house combines traditional Douro varieties with precise modern winemaking, producing wines ranging from accessible regional expressions such as Papa Figos to the iconic Barca-Velha.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 16-18°C. Papa Figos is particularly versatile with poultry, game, roasted and grilled meats, smoked pork and firm cheeses. Its combination of ripe fruit, fresh acidity and polished tannins also makes it well suited to hearty vegetable dishes and savory rice preparations.