Pitters
Pitters: A Daring Expression of Port in the Fladgate Partnership
Pitters, a brand under the prestigious Fladgate Partnership, has carved its own distinct identity within the revered world of Port wine. Known for its bold tiger designs and equally daring wines, Pitters captures the essence of modernity within the traditional context of the Douro Valley.
Characteristics: Unleashing the Power of the Douro
Pitters offers a selection of Port styles, each embodying the vitality and power of the Douro. Their Vintage Ports boast a robust structure and complex array of fruit and spice notes, revealing the untamed heart of the Douro. Their Tawny Ports, aged in seasoned oak barrels, offer an intricate profile with layered nuances of dried fruits, caramel, and nuts.
The Quinta: Fladgate Partnership's Estate
Sourced from Fladgate Partnership's esteemed vineyards, Pitters takes full advantage of the diversity and quality of the terroir. The unique microclimates, soils, and grape varieties across their estates contribute significantly to the distinct character and superior quality of Pitters' Ports.
Technical Details
Pitters employs a selection of traditional Douro grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz. Winemaking includes age-old traditions, such as foot-treading in stone lagares, fortification with grape spirit to preserve the wine's inherent sweetness, and careful aging to enhance complexity and depth.
Gastronomic Suggestions
Pitters' Ports offer excellent food pairing versatility. Their rich and bold Vintage Ports shine alongside strong cheeses and dark chocolate desserts. On the other hand, the elegant Tawny Ports, with their intricate and nuanced profiles, pair delightfully with almond-based desserts, artisanal cheeses, and savory pâtés.
Vineyard Practices
Pitters, following the ethos of the Fladgate Partnership, emphasizes sustainable viticulture practices. They prioritize the preservation of natural biodiversity within their vineyards and ensure that manual vineyard management promotes a harmonious relationship between the vines and the land, resulting in the highest quality grapes.
Notable Vintage Years and Producers
Pitters' Vintage Ports, such as the highly-acclaimed 1997, 2003, and 2011 vintages, reflect the exceptional quality of their harvests and the remarkable craftsmanship of their winemakers. Each vintage is a bold testament to the Douro Valley's spirit, contributing to the illustrious legacy of Port wine.
Fun fact:
Following the economic prosperity of the twenties, the period between 1928 to 1940 was a golden era for Pitters Port.
1928 became a very significant year in the history of the company as Leonetto Cappiello designed and released the Two Tigers poster for Pitters Port.
Leonetto Cappiello is one of the greatest figures in the history of poster art and is known as the father of modern advertising.
Realizing that the boulevards of Paris were full of distractions, Cappiello rejected the fussy detail of Art Nouveau and focused on creating one simple image, often humorous or bizarre, which would immediately capture the audiences attention and imagination.
“Surprise,” he wrote, “is the foundation of advertising; it is its necessary condition.”
Cappiello’s inventiveness was remarkable, as he created nearly 1000 product posters. Today, his original posters fetch considerable prices at auction and are collected around the world.
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David Guimaraens
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Pitters offers a selection of Port styles, each embodying the vitality and power of the Douro. Their Vintage Ports boast a robust structure and complex array of fruit and spice notes, revealing the untamed heart of the Douro. Their Tawny Ports, aged in seasoned oak barrels, offer an intricate profile with layered nuances of dried fruits, caramel, and nuts.
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Quinta do Mirante
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