Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | EUR 36.00≈ $41.35 · £30.87 | www.niepoort.pt ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2020
Alcohol 12.0%
pH 3.56
Grape Varieties Maria Gomes, Bical
Region Bairrada
Soil Clay-limestone
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Bottling Date November 2022
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 2,000 bottles
Bottles2,000
Production Details Caracolete Branco 2020 came from an old hillside vineyard at Quinta de Baixo. It underwent spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with one month of skin maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation and two years of maturation in stainless steel, then was bottled unfiltered in November 2022. The broader 2020 white-wine harvest began on 26 August, but the source does not establish that as this wine's complete harvest date.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow with slight evolution; herbaceous and vegetal aromas over citrus; structured palate with lively acidity and an almost spicy finish.
Food Pairing Shellfish, roasted fish, cod dishes, and Japanese-inspired preparations with alkaline or iodized flavours such as nori.
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
pH 3.56
Grape Varieties Maria Gomes, Bical
Region Bairrada
Soil Clay-limestone
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Bottling Date November 2022
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 2,000 bottles
Bottles2,000
Production Details Caracolete Branco 2020 came from an old hillside vineyard at Quinta de Baixo. It underwent spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with one month of skin maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation and two years of maturation in stainless steel, then was bottled unfiltered in November 2022. The broader 2020 white-wine harvest began on 26 August, but the source does not establish that as this wine's complete harvest date.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow with slight evolution; herbaceous and vegetal aromas over citrus; structured palate with lively acidity and an almost spicy finish.
Food Pairing Shellfish, roasted fish, cod dishes, and Japanese-inspired preparations with alkaline or iodized flavours such as nori.
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.05
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Maria Gomes, Bical
Drinking Window 5 to 10 years; the source does not specify the starting anchor
Classification Bairrada DOC
Region Bairrada
Soil Clay-limestone
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Late August 2015; harvested manually
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Bottling Date August 2020
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 2,600 bottles
Bottles2,600
Production Details Fruit came from Quinta de Baixo on a hillside near the ocean, from vines stated to be 50–60 years old and planted at 2,500 vines/ha on clay-limestone soil. Irrigation was not used and the farming regime is described as 'raisonnée'. Whole berries underwent fermentation and skin maceration for one month in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation and five years of maturation in stainless steel. The recommended serving range is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow; pronounced mineral character with orange-blossom aromas; lively acidity; fresh, complex, very fine and elegant; finely bitter, deeply mineral finish.
Producer Information
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Address
Rua Cândido dos Reis, 670, 4400-071 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone
+351 223 777 770
Email
Owner
Dirk van der Niepoort
Cellarmaster
Dirk van der Niepoort