# Touriga Vai Nua (2023)

- **Producer:** Fitapreta Vinhos
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Touriga Nacional
- **Region:** Alentejo, Portugal
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €179
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, red plum, black plum, blackberry, red cherry, violet, blueberry, potpourri

## About this wine

The Touriga Vai Nua Fitapreta Vinhos 2023 is a red wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, made exclusively from Touriga Nacional grapes. Fitapreta Vinhos, established in 2004, champions a philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for native grape varieties and terroir. This wine is unique for its unoaked style, aiming to present the pure essence of the Touriga Nacional grape and the Alentejo landscape. The vineyards are cultivated on soils of schist and granite, with vines averaging 20 years in age, contributing to the concentrated character of the grapes.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Touriga Vai Nua' translates to 'The Touriga Goes Naked,' signifying its unoaked style.
- Fitapreta Vinhos is committed to organic or Integrated Certified Production farming.
- Grapes are harvested manually at night to preserve freshness.
- The vineyards range from 7 to 50 years old, offering a spectrum of vine maturity.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and inherent fruitiness complement rich protein dishes. Its bright acidity cuts through the richness of meats and cheeses, while the tannins provide a structure that stands up to savory flavors.

## Wine making process

The Touriga Vai Nua Fitapreta Vinhos 2023 is produced using 100% Touriga Nacional grapes. Key winemaking techniques include spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentations, followed by a partial carbonic maceration. The wine is aged for a short period of 3 months in stainless steel tanks, ensuring an unoaked profile. Harvesting is conducted manually at night in 20 kg boxes. The vineyards are managed under organic or Integrated Certified Production principles, with no irrigation and no herbicides used.