Niepoort - Douro - Drink Me - Red - 2021

Wine:

A blend of local grape varieties grown on schist soils, the 2021 Red Douro Drink Me bursts with an array of red berry flavours. This is a light, elegant, and juicy red, perfectly balanced and ready to enjoy young with any type of cuisine. A red full of flavour and immediate pleasure—simply unbeatable at this price point. Rated 91/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in September. Grapes destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Skin contact maceration for 10 to 15 days. Elaboration during 6 months in 15% barrels and 85% in stainless steel tanks.

Color:

Intense red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

Pure, with aromas of red berries underlined by floral notes and a hint of balsamic.

Palate:

A light, delicate, fleshy palate, with coated tannins on this accessible, efficient wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Enchidos (traditional dry sausages), herb grills, artisanal charcuterie, Portuguese-style roast chicken.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

An undisputed master of Portuguese winemaking, Niepoort cultivates vines across the entire country, capturing the most precise expressions of each terroir. Since 1842, this iconic Douro estate has been celebrated for its dazzling cuvées, elevating regional grape varieties to new heights and offering wine lovers an exceptional interpretation of Portuguese viticulture.

In the Lima province, on granitic sands, Dirk Niepoort crafts an impeccable range of wines with unwavering precision, highly sought after by enthusiasts.