Vertente is a wine of great elegance and complexity, which masterfully combines the fruit and concentration of Douro wines with the freshness of Niepoort wines.
Vertente, as its name implies, is a way of seeing the Douro, the grapes come from all the Douro terroirs where we work, mostly from old vines aged between 50 and 80 years, with the traditional blend of grape varieties.
Tasting Notes
Vertente is a wine of great elegance and complexity, combining in a balanced way the fruit and concentration of Douro wines with the characteristic freshness of Niepoort.
In the aroma it is young and complex, with notes of red fruits and some spices, in the mouth it is elegant with the wood well “married” which makes it a fine wine with well-polished tannins. The good acidity it has, provides a long aftertaste that hints at a good evolution in the bottle.
Vinification
The year 2017 is classified as a hot year, the second warmest year since 1931, with rainfall values much lower than normal, resulting in the occurrence of high values of evapotranspiration and significant values of soil moisture deficit, also classifying it as extremely dry, it will be among the 4 driest since 1931.
Niepoort’s philosophy of working with old vines proved to be correct, these are less subject to different climatic conditions, achieving a better balance, looking deeper into the soil for water reserves.
The grapes showed great quality and health, the skins were very hard and crunchy and the seeds were ripe. The harvest took place between August 10th and September 10th, being the earliest harvest in Niepoort’s history. The fact of harvesting early allowed us to obtain grapes with a balanced natural acidity to produce fresh, elegant and precise wines.
Endnotes
Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Pinhão Valley
Age of Strains: 30 to 60 Years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and others
Fermentation: Stainless Steel Vats
Ageing: 22 months in French oak barrels
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: yes
Side Dish Suggestions: White meats (turkey, chicken). Grilled. Oily fish (salmon, grouper). Vegetarian suggestions: pasta and quiches
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