Latest Technical Specifications · 2021
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 4.69 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Jaen, Tinta Pinheira, Alfrocheiro, Baga and Touriga Nacional
Region Dao
Soil Granite
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date May 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Volume 26,710 bottles
Bottles26,710
Production Details One-litre release from gobelet-trained vines aged 40–80 years, planted at 2,750 vines/ha and harvested by hand in August and September. Fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel, followed by six months in stainless steel. Niepoort's broader 2021 harvest account says white harvesting began on 25 August and the season ended with red grapes on 28 September; those endpoints are winery-level context, not asserted as this wine's exact picking dates. Halo Wines separately describes the farming practice as certified organic.
Tasting Notes Brilliant pale red; cherries and red fruit, floral nuances and fresh herbs; light and fresh palate with lively acidity and a spicy finish.
Food Pairing Light and simple dishes, including comfort food.
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 4.69 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Jaen, Tinta Pinheira, Alfrocheiro, Baga and Touriga Nacional
Region Dao
Soil Granite
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date May 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Volume 26,710 bottles
Bottles26,710
Production Details One-litre release from gobelet-trained vines aged 40–80 years, planted at 2,750 vines/ha and harvested by hand in August and September. Fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel, followed by six months in stainless steel. Niepoort's broader 2021 harvest account says white harvesting began on 25 August and the season ended with red grapes on 28 September; those endpoints are winery-level context, not asserted as this wine's exact picking dates. Halo Wines separately describes the farming practice as certified organic.
Tasting Notes Brilliant pale red; cherries and red fruit, floral nuances and fresh herbs; light and fresh palate with lively acidity and a spicy finish.
Food Pairing Light and simple dishes, including comfort food.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
Residual Sugar 0.3 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 4.96 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Jaen, Tinta Pinheira, Alfrocheiro, Baga and Touriga Nacional
Region Dao
Soil Granite
Harvest Dates 25 August–24 September 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date October 2021
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 32,000 bottles
Bottles32,000
Production Details One-litre release from gobelet-trained vines aged 40–80 years, planted at 2,750 vines/ha and harvested by hand. Fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel, followed by six months in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Elegant, refreshing and versatile; blackberry, currant and balsamic nuances, with lively Baga acidity and a lingering finish.
Food Pairing Light and simple dishes, including comfort food.
Producer Information
Website
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