2021 Niepoort Douro Tinto Redoma

Explore the vibrant fruit and freshness of this approachable and elegant Douro red blend.

Producer

Niepoort

Region

Douro Valley

Country

Portugal

Varietal

Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca

Varietal Composition

Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Rufete, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão

Specifications

2021

Vintage

2035

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Hand-harvested grapes are fermented and aged in old wooden barrels (70% in 228 L barrels and 30% in 2000 L barrels) for 22 months.

Occasional wine note

We seem to carry quite a few wines now from our friends at Niepoort. While there are so many outstanding producers across the Douro Valley, Niepoort just seems to differentiate each offering. This is one that you open and don't tend to put the cork back in the bottle, particularly if you're pairing it with a juicy peppery steak. Another delicious wine from Niepoort.

What experts say about this wine

100

James Suckling

This is peppery with dark fruit. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with supple tannins, a meaty, flavorful profile and a delicate, fruity finish

100

Wine Advocate

The perfumed and elegant (for this wine) 2021 Redoma shows the freshness of the vintage with a moderate 12% alcohol and a fine texture. This is a village wine from very old vineyards in Vale do Tedo, field blends with lots of Tinta Amarela (but also many others, such as Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Rufete, Bastardo...). It fermented in lagar with full clusters and matured in very old and large (2,000- to 11,000-liter) oak vats where it matured for one year. It's spicy and peppery, with some nutty notes, a little earthy and savory with structure and tannin, medium to full-bodied. This is a very important wine for Niepoort, a little more rustic but representing the Douro character, a little bit their flagship red.

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