NV Fitapreta 'A Laranja Mecanica' Skin-Contact White Blend

This striking orange wine pours a honey‑amber hue and greets the nose with candied orange peel, quince, and warm spice, complemented by hints of tangerine zest and subtle floral lift. On the palate it’s texturally rich and expressive, with a lively line of acidity framing layered notes of dried citrus, apricot, and a whisper of saline grip. Vibrant yet grounded, it finishes with mouthwatering freshness and an intriguing mineral edge.

Produced with minimal intervention by António Maçanita, this blend of Arinto, Roupeiro, Verdelho, Antão Vaz, Alicante Branco, Trincadeira‑das‑Pratas, and Fernão Pires begins with a gentle press. A portion of juice (about 10–15 %) is left with the skins for roughly a week before a second pressing; that second‑press juice undergoes spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and completes malolactic fermentation without added sulfur. The wine is aged briefly in stainless steel on lees, unfiltered, and bottled non‑vintage to preserve its wild, textured profile.

Fitapreta Vinhos is based in Portugal’s Alentejo region, a warm, expansive terroir of granite‑rich soils and generous sun. António Maçanita’s philosophy blends respect for indigenous varieties and old vines with creative, low‑intervention techniques that challenge convention. A Laranja Mecânica reflects both the diversity of local grapes and Alentejo’s capacity for bold, expressive skin‑contact whites that marry structure, freshness, and individuality in every glass.