Independent family business for over a century and a half; Five generations have succeeded Niepoort since Franciscus Marius Niepoort founded the company in 1842.
Steak with pepper, meat dishes, Alentejo bread soup, mushrooms, truffles.
Tasting Notes
Aroma dominated by notes of pepper and tobacco leaves of the Mencía variety, with a very fine and delicate set. It is vibrant with very silky tannins combined with a remarkable structure with depth. Very long and persistent finish.
Consumption
16ºC
Vinification
The alcoholic fermentation took place in an open wooden raft, with about 50% of stems.
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