Antonio 2020, Casal Figueira
Region: Lisboa
Producer: Casal Figueira
Undoubtedly one of the purest and most characterful white wines produced in Portugal. Unique in every way. The Vital grape is still found in a handful of small parcels worldwide. They are all located just above Lisboa. Marta Soares makes super wine with it.| Volume | 75.0cl |
| Grape Variety | Vital |
| Drinking window | 2024-2027 |
| Alc. | 12.0% |
| Vinification | The grapes for this wine come from 5 small, old vineyards in the hills north of the Serra de Montejunto, some 50km above Lisboa and not far from the Atlantic coast. The soil is mainly calcareous. The altitude of the vineyards, the orientation to the north and the proximity to the ocean maximise the cooling of the vines so that the acidity in the grapes is preserved and the basis for a finesse wine is guaranteed. Cultivation is biodynamic and no cultured yeasts are added to start fermentation either. |
| Ripening | 8 months in French oak barrels |