2014 Niepoort Batuta red

The year 2014 probably gave the lightest and the most elegant Batuta than ever before, which is the result of the intent to create wines increasingly fine and with little extraction. It shows a light bright ruby colour. Deep, complex, and austere aroma. The mineral profile, with floral notes, cocoa, and wild berries are in full harmony with the woody notes. With the time spent in glass, the wine will show several layers, in a very elegant way, though slightly tight, reflecting the freshness and minerality from the centenarian vineyards. Fine and elegant in the mouth, with silky texture and firm structure, it shows very polished tannins. Impresses by its balance and precision. Very fine, long and seductive finish. It will age with great class.

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.