2018 Niepoort Conciso white

Conciso branco is a fresh and elegant wine that shows the full potential of the old vines and the granite terroir of the Dão. The grapes come from Quinta da Lomba, where there are almost centenary plots with a predominance of the Bical, Encruzado and Malvasia grape varieties, among other indigenous varieties of the region.

It's a wine with a beautiful citrus colour and an aroma with barrel notes balanced by citrus fruit, orchard fruit and hints of aromatic herbs. On the palate it is structured and elegant, with an acidity at the end of the mouth that makes it lively, long and fresh.

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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