COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
blend
PRODUCER
Niepoort Vinhos S.A.
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Niepoort Vinhos S.A. Nat´Cool Voyeur Douro Tinto 2021 is a red wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, produced by Niepoort Vinhos. It is part of the NAT'Cool! range, emphasizing natural winemaking and a fresh style. The wine is crafted from a blend of traditional Douro red and white grape varieties, sourced from old vines aged 40 to 50 years. Niepoort Vinhos is a historic, family-owned winery established in 1842, now managed by the fifth generation, Dirk Niepoort, known for his innovative approach and dedication to quality. The winery practices biodynamic farming. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its vinification and aging process in clay amphorae, connecting it to ancient winemaking traditions.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fermented and aged in 1000-liter clay amphorae.
Fact 02
Made from a blend of traditional red and white Douro grapes.
Fact 03
Vineyards are between 40-50 years old.
Fact 04
Part of Niepoort's NAT'Cool! range focusing on freshness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Niepoort Vinhos S.A. Nat´Cool Voyeur Douro Tinto 2021 is produced using natural winemaking practices. The grapes are fermented and macerated in 1000-liter clay amphorae for 6 to 8 months. Each amphora contains wine from a different vineyard site planted with old vines. After maceration, the different batches are blended in stainless steel tanks and then aged for an additional 2-3 months in amphorae before bottling. The vineyards are managed using biodynamic farming principles. The wine is made from a blend of traditional Douro red and white grape varieties.
