Niepoort, Redoma Tinto

Since 1842, the Niepoort family has been a staple of the Douro Valley’s wine industry for five, going on six, generations and has enjoyed Dirk and his sister, Verena at the helm since 2005. When it comes to understanding soil, terroir and listening to an ecosystem teeming with activity, Dirk is truly a passionate steward. While some of the reds of this area can lack vitality and purity, the health of these vines and their environment delivers a wine that is thriving with the energy of this lovingly tended and powerful landscape. Derived from north-facing 60-90 year-old vines in the Douro Valley’s Cima Corgo, this stunning red is comprised of indigenous varietals including Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão. Biodynamically farmed, the Redoma delivers a whole other dimension of power and aromatic charm thanks to vineyard’s thriving biodiversity. After rigorous sorting, gentle crush underfoot and partial destemming, the fruit is fermented predominantly in stainless stee