Casa Ferreirinha means “Little Ferreira” and is the name bestowed on the much beloved Dona Antonia Ferreira (1811-1896). Dona Antonia was widowed at 33 with 2 children, and had to go to the courts to receive permission to run her family company, Ferreira Port (founded 1751). She was a real trailblazer and is accredited with many things including starting Casa Ferreirinha and producing the first non fortified table wines in the Douro Valley. She built bridges, schools, hospitals, and is remembered annually in Portugal with an award is bestowed upon a woman with her admirable character and qualities. The winery, still held within the family, looks to strengthen its 273 year legacy. This includes preserving the flora and fauna in and around the vines. Species are carefully recorded and monitored so that their habitats can be maitained, restored and expanded. The Papa Figos (papa fee gosch) label features the elusive Golden Oriole, a homage to their land and its inhabitants. A blend of unfamiliar grapes Rabigato, Vioshiho, Gouveio, Arinto, and Codego combine to produce a beautifully gulpable wine. Sourced from the high zones in the sub-region of the Douro Superior these grapes are hand harvested, gently pressed, and matured in stainless steel tanks for 5 months. A bright citrine-yellow with golden tints in the glass, this wine has a lively and complex aroma with notes of white and tropical fruit, citrus, as well as some floral notes. On the palate, it feels full in the mouth with a refreshing acidity and further notes of white fruits, including pears and apples. Drink this with a huge variety of dishes: baked cod, roast poultry, pork chops all spring to mind, but a traditional Cataplana (Portuguese fish stew) that combines seafood and pork or sausage seems the ideal companion.
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