Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled chourico
    A juicy, easy red for cured sausage.
  • Alentejo tomato salad
    Soft tannin suits a rustic vegetable dish.
  • Roast chicken
    Medium body works with simple roasted poultry.

History

Palpite is Fitapreta's flagship everyday range, launched by António Maçanita and David Booth from old vines at the 14th-century Paço do Morgado de Oliveira.

Facts

Producer
Fitapreta · visiting guide
Grapes
Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet
Classification
Vinho Regional Alentejano
Oak
Brief oak ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 10-14 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Palpite Tinto

What does Palpite Tinto taste like?

Fitapreta's everyday red, meaning 'hunch' in Portuguese, a juicy Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet blend from old vines around Évora.

When should I drink Palpite Tinto?

Drink within 2-6 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.

What food pairs with Palpite Tinto?

Grilled chourico and Alentejo tomato salad are the strongest matches. A juicy, easy red for cured sausage.

What grapes are in Palpite Tinto?

Palpite Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, and Alicante Bouschet.

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