NIEPOORT Dao Rotulo Tinto DOC Touriga Nacional 2018/19 Bottle 12.5%abv

Description

Niepoort has been an independent family business since its creation in 1842. Today it is led by the fifth generation, Dirk Niepoort, supported by his sons Daniel and Marco. Dirk has been a relentless innovator and creative throughout his time at Niepoort. One of his early priorities was to purchase parcels of old, steep (and often north facing) vineyards in the Douro to give greater control over supply. Quinta de Napoles was purchased in 1987 with thirty hectares and Quinta do Carril followed in 1988 with nine hectares. Niepoort now own over eighty hectares of vineyards in the Douro, all farmed organically.

The Rótulo was born from our commitment to producing traditional wines whose freshness and lightness make them ideal food partners for any occasion. Our dream to create Dão wines dates back to 2012. Since then we have been procuring vineyard blocks – including some very old sites – which express the unique character of the region. Its mountainous microclimate and granitic soils have been the birthplace of great wines for a very long time.

This is a straight-forward wine which echoes the freshness and versatility of the sub-region Gouveia on the slopes of the Serra da Estrela Mountain. Its light hue presents some of the brick-red tinges typical of the grape varieties that make up this blend. The nose offers notes of tobacco, red fruit and minty nuances which lend the wine freshness and further complexity. On the palate, a beautiful acidity and some roundness translate to elegance. As this is a delicate wine with a youthful profile, it is best served chilled. Best served with traditional Portuguese cuisine such as stewed veal, duck rice, oven-baked cod and traditional Portuguese cured sausages.