Fitapreta 'A Touriga Vai Nua' Unoaked, Alentejo, Portugal

Bright, perfumed, and utterly original, the 2021 Fitapreta A Touriga Vai Nua Unoaked reveals Touriga Nacional in its purest, most unadorned form. With no oak influence, this fresh and energetic red highlights the natural beauty of Portugal’s signature grape, crafted with precision from organically farmed Alentejo fruit.

Product Details:

• Winemaker: António Maçanita
• Grape Variety: 100% Touriga Nacional
• Taste: Dry
• ABV: 13.0%
• Closure: Cork
• Farming: Sustainable, organically farmed, hand-harvested
• Aging: 3 months in stainless steel; bottled unfined and unfiltered

Sensory Description:

Deep purple in the glass, this unoaked Touriga Nacional offers an intoxicating perfume of fresh cherries, violets, rose petals, peonies, and bergamot. The palate is supple and silky, with layers of boysenberry, blackberry, and plum lifted by floral tones and accented by slate-like minerality. Light on its feet yet intense in flavor, it finishes long with a delicate touch of white pepper. Every sip bursts with energy and elegance, making it as charming as it is distinctive.

Winemaker's Background:

Fitapreta was founded in 2004 near the ancient Roman city of Évora and has since become a benchmark for modern Portuguese winemaking. Under the leadership of António Maçanita, an award-winning winemaker celebrated for his curiosity, rigor, and playfulness, the estate has elevated indigenous varieties and crafted wines of balance, freshness, and originality. Farming is sustainable and organic, with hand-harvesting and native yeast fermentations used to preserve terroir character. A Touriga Vai Nua (“The Touriga Goes Naked”) is one of Maçanita’s most playful and bold expressions, showcasing Touriga Nacional stripped of oak and blending, as only winemakers themselves usually taste it, bright, floral, and pure.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slightly chilled at 14–16 °C to enhance its freshness and lift. This versatile red pairs beautifully with roasted and grilled meats, charcuterie, and cheeses, but its lightness and balance also make it an inspired partner for aromatic Southeast Asian cuisine or lighter fare where freshness is key.

The 2021 Fitapreta A Touriga Vai Nua Unoaked is a joyous, unoaked celebration of Touriga Nacional. With vibrant fruit, perfumed aromatics, and a silky, energetic palate, it captures the grape’s beauty in its purest form, an irresistible expression of Alentejo terroir and António Maçanita’s innovative spirit.