The Event: tasting FitaPreta Vinhos (Alentejo, Portugal) wines with the winemaker Antonio Macanita.

The Date and Time: Thursday, November 18, 2015  3PM to 5 PM

The Event: tasting FitaPreta Vinhos (Alentejo, Portugal) wines with the winemaker Antonio Macanita.

The Venue: Fine Wine Reserve

The Target Audience: wine writers, FWR clients, Le Sommelier Inc. clients

The Availability/Catalogue: all wines are in consignment, on the water, or at Vintages.

The Quote/Background: Antonio Macanita began his winery in early 2004 after a career in Napa, McLaren, and Lynch Bages. He also produces stunning wines from the Azores (Pico Island).

The Wines:

 

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-FitaPreta Azores Wine Company Arinto dos Acores 2014 Pico Island, $45.95

-FitaPreta Palpite White Reserva 2013 Alentejo, $38.95

-FitaPreta Red Reserve 2013 Alentejo, $19.95 ETA Dec 31

-FitaPreta Palpite Red Grande Reserva 2012 Alentejo, $39.95

 

***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-FitaPreta PRETA Homemagem 2011 Alentejo, $99.95

-SEXY Sparkling Rose Brut Methode Tradionnelle NV Alentejo $29.95

-Macanita Red 2012 Douro Valley, $18.95  Vintages +408070

 

*** GOOD -- Three Stars (85 – 87 in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-FitaPreta White 2014 Alentejo, $16.95

 

The Food: cheeses, breads, pate.

The Contact Person: bernard@lesommelier.com

The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 89.

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