Fitapreta A Laranja Mecânica Orange Wine

A Laranja Mecânica is an Alentejo orange wine from Fitapreta, a skin-contact field blend of Arinto, Roupeiro, Verdelho, Antão Vaz, Trincadeira das Pratas, Alicante Branco and Fernão Pires. Its name nods to A Clockwork Orange, and it has become a reference for Portuguese orange wine. Textured, aromatic and food-friendly, it wins over curious drinkers fast.

Tasting notes

The grapes macerate on their skins for about a week, ferment spontaneously in steel and are bottled unfiltered. The producer describes a honey-orange colour, candied orange and quince on the nose, and a bold, textured palate with fresh acidity.

Food pairing

Try it with Indian or Thai curries, roast pork belly, pumpkin and chickpea stew, mezze, or strong cheeses.

About Fitapreta

Fitapreta was founded in 2004 by winemaker António Maçanita near Évora, in the Alentejo. He works with native grapes from dry-farmed, organically grown vineyards, including the old Chão dos Eremitas field blends.

Good to know

• Serve at 12 to 14 °C. Keeps 3 days in the fridge once opened
• 75 cl bottle, non-vintage blend
• The orange wine to bring to a dinner party. Ask about it at our bar in Graça