2013 Quinta de Baixo Vinhas Velhas white

The V.V. Vinhas Velhas white, produced at Quinta de Baixo, is an outstanding wine from Bairrada, crafted from Bical and Maria Gomes grapes sourced from 80-year-old vines planted on clay-limestone soils. Fermented and refined in old oak fuders, it expresses the remarkable lightness and complexity of this region. It displays a bright citrus colour and an elegant, restrained bouquet with notes of tobacco, apricot, citrus fruit, aromatic herbs and subtle floral nuances. On the palate, it shows great precision, vibrant acidity and a pronounced salinity, leading to a long, persistent and refined finish.

On the Portuguese wine scene, there is no more consensual producer than Niepoort, and the long history begins in 1842 with the first Van Der Niepoort arriving in Portugal.

As he started in the Port Wine market as a merchant, he quickly set up his business which would prove to be prosperous and future-proof.

Thus, in the 5th generation, Dirk Niepoort was born, an unavoidable producer in the world of wines, recognised as one of the most important characters who worked, and still works, on behalf of Portuguese wine. He has worked with several dozen producers, helped them to improve their wines and understand their vineyards, while also preparing his legacy with those who are always creating irreverent wines. Nowadays, Dirk Niepoort collaborates on many other projects, in practically all national wine regions and some foreign ones.

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