2019 Niepoort Ururabo white 50cl

Ururabo means “flower” in the Bantu language and “flor” in Portuguese, which also corresponds to a particular ageing method of Sherries. These wines are matured in Sherry casks, under a “veil” of yeast known as “flor” that develops on the surface of wines which come into contact with oxygen. This method is well-known throughout the world, mostly thanks to the famous fortified wines of Spain’s Jerez de la Frontera. For the Ururabo, Niepoort uses this winemaking method and one of the Douro’s typical grape varieties to produce an unfortified wine with the character of Sherry. Structured and oxidative character, hints of dried fruits and spice, with a lingering acidity that keeps it fresh and alive.

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.