Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos 2022 Tinto

€ 12.95

The oriole (nickname is fig muncher) - in Portuguese papa figos - is one of the rarest birds in the Douro and therefore very special. The perfect name for a wine that impresses with its complex aroma. A deep ruby colour. Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos Red has an intense aroma with prominent notes of heather, flowers, fresh red fruit and balsamic hints of resin and cedar. Smooth on the palate, this wine has polished tannins of great quality, further notes of red fruit and touches of spiciness. Its finish is extremely elegant. A great drinking pleasure!

Food pairing

The ideal companion for all kinds of cold meats, game dishes and hard cheeses

Grapes: 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Tinta Barroca, 25% Touriga Franca, 15% Touriga Nacional

The grapes selected for this wine were sourced from the sub-region of the Douro Superior, specifically from Quinta da Leda and winegrowers with vineyards that are preferably north-facing and at high altitude. The optimum point of grape maturation and acidity was rigorously controlled. After gentle destemming and soft-crushing, the grapes were conveyed to stainless steel vats, where maceration of the skins and alcoholic fermentation took place. During this stage, the wine underwent gentle maceration at a controlled temperature. At the end of maceration, around 25% of the wine was aged in used French oak barrels with the remainder left in stainless steel tanks. The final blend is made eight months after harvest, and bottled after 12 months.

The 2019 vintage began with a cold, dry winter. With the exception of a rainy April, spring was drier than usual and temperatures were mild, providing good conditions for early growth, flowering and fruit set. The mild conditions continued into the summer, allowing the grapes to undergo a perfectly paced slow ripening, accumulating good intensity of flavour whilst retaining a crisp natural acidity. The grapes harvested were of excellent quality.

Alcoholcontent

14%vol

Store & Serve

Serve between 15-17ºC.

To drink up to 6 years after harvest year

Critics & Awards

4/5 - Vivino (5.857 ratings)

89/100 - Tastings.com Tasted: Mar 2024

Tags: Casa Ferreirinha - Douro