COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Rufete
PRODUCER
Niepoort Vinhos
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Niepoort Vertente is a red wine from the Douro Demarcated Region (DOC) in Portugal, produced by Niepoort Vinhos. The wine is a blend of traditional Portuguese grape varieties, including Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, and Rufete. The grapes are sourced from old vines, typically aged between 30 to 80 years, located on the slopes of the Pinhão and Tedo rivers. The name 'Vertente' signifies 'aspect' or 'hillside,' referencing the diverse terroirs cultivated by Niepoort. The 2020 growing season was characterized by a rainy winter, a moderate spring, and a very hot July with heatwaves that impacted yields. Niepoort Vinhos, established in 1842, is a historic family-owned winery now led by the fifth generation. Initially focused on Port wine, the winery has become a pioneer in Douro still wines, emphasizing terroir, elegance, and freshness. The winery owns over eighty hectares of vineyards in the Douro, all farmed organically.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vertente means 'hillside' or 'aspect' in Portuguese, reflecting its vineyard origins.
Fact 02
Grapes come from vines aged 30 to 80 years old.
Fact 03
Niepoort owns over 80 hectares of organically farmed vineyards in the Douro.
Fact 04
The wine is fermented in traditional conical stainless steel tanks.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Niepoort Vertente 2020 is produced using traditional Portuguese grape varieties. The grapes are fermented in conical stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels. Niepoort Vinhos practices organic farming across its over eighty hectares of vineyards in the Douro Valley.
