COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Azal, Arinto, Avesso, Trajadura, Loureiro, Treixadura
PRODUCER
Anselmo & Dirk Niepoort Lda.
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Nat.Cool Vinho Branco 2024 is a white wine from Portugal's Vinho Verde region, produced by Anselmo & Dirk Niepoort Lda. This wine is part of the Nat Cool project, which focuses on creating fun, affordable, and approachable natural wines. The project aims to evoke the style of 'cloudy' wines from the past, which were bottled with residual sugar and fine lees, leading to re-fermentation in the bottle. The wine is described as having a 'cool and funky' character and a 'glou-glou' style, emphasizing minimal intervention in its production. Niepoort is a historic winery founded in 1842, with Dirk Niepoort being a prominent figure in contemporary Portuguese winemaking known for his innovative approach.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
7-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bottled with a light spritz from in-bottle fermentation.
Fact 02
Embraces a 'glou-glou' style for easy drinking.
Fact 03
Intentionally not clarified or filtered for a cloudy appearance.
Fact 04
Low alcohol content makes it highly approachable.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Nat.Cool Vinho Branco 2024 is produced using minimal intervention winemaking techniques. The grapes are hand-harvested from vines typically 25-30 years old, grown under organic farming practices. Fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks and continues in the bottle, with a small amount of residual sugar retained to promote a light spritz and effervescence. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in the bottle. The wine is intentionally not clarified or filtered, resulting in a cloudy appearance. Aging occurs for 3 to 6 months in stainless steel tanks. The overall approach emphasizes natural processes and a 'glou-glou' style.
