Fitapreta Vinhos Fitapreta Tinto 2021 750ml

The 2021 Tinto is a typical blend (specific information was not available this time around) aged in a mixture of barrels and stainless steel. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. A rather substantial offering in its own right these days, this is a fine follow-up to the big and fruity 2019. It might even be better in time; we’ll see. It seems impeccably well balanced, shows fine depth, beautiful fruit and still has hints of finesse. The tannins are ripe, making this easy to enjoy now, but that doesn’t mean this is at peak. For the regular Tinto in this sometimes pricey lineup, this is a steal and a fine value point. It’s a great choice for a house pour. It’s less clear how brilliantly it will age, but it should hold a reasonable time and can still improve.