2016 Niepoort Tinta Amarela red

The Niepoort Tinta Amarela is the first single-varietal edition of this grape produced by Niepoort, sourced from a vineyard of around 30 years of age under certified organic farming. Sensitive and rare in the Douro, Tinta Amarela reveals here all its elegance and identity, combining delicate notes of fresh red fruit with subtle vegetal and spicy nuances. Aged for 22 months in used French oak barrels, it shows a fresh, intense and vibrant palate, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish, displaying excellent balance and ageing potential.

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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