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Vinhas Velhas DOC Bairrada - Niepoort 2019

Name: Vinhas Velhas DOC Bairrada - Niepoort
Brand: Niepoort
SKU: MERE-6392MA19
Price: 44.77 USD
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Bical, Maria Gomes · Bairrada DOC · 75 cl · 2019

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Technical information

Producer	Niepoort
Name	Bairrada DOC
Variety	Bical, Maria Gomes
Vintage	2019
Gradation	11.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Citrus, apricot, nuts, flowers, and fresh herbs
Vinification method	Fermented in stainless steel, finished in foudre; malolactic
Region	Bairrada
Production area	Cantanhede, Quinta de Baixo
Country	Portugal
Type	Dry still white wine
Aging	20 months in foudre
Type of cask	Used wooden foudres, 1,000 L
Color	White
Serving temperature	8 °C
Pairing	Fish, cod, Japanese cuisine

Descrizione

Vinhas Velhas DOC Bairrada by Niepoort is a white wine carrying the DOC Bairrada designation. Its name identifies the producer, Niepoort, the white-wine category and the words “Vinhas Velhas”, a Portuguese expression meaning “old vines”. These details offer a useful starting point, but do not by themselves describe the wine’s profile. The information available does not specify a vintage, grape varieties, aromas or flavours, nor does it provide details about winemaking or maturation. It would therefore be inappropriate to ascribe particular aromas, structure or production methods to the wine.

This is a choice for those who would like to explore a white wine from Bairrada by Niepoort, starting with essential, verifiable information. The designation provides a geographical and regulatory reference, while the wording Vinhas Velhas evokes old vines without giving further details about their age or the wine’s composition. For food pairings, serving temperature or a suitable occasion, it is best to consult the full technical sheet or the information on the label. This is a restrained description that leaves room for the tasting itself and avoids suggesting sensory qualities that have not been confirmed.

The winery

Niepoort – Winery in Douro

Discover the story and wines of Niepoort.

Portuguese family winery rooted in the Douro, renowned for its production of Port wines and for a range of still wines appreciated internationally.

Region: Douro

Country: Portogallo

Founded: 1842

Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cão, Tinta Barroca, Rabigato, Viosinho, Arinto, Códega do Larinho, Alvarinho, Loureiro, Baga

Family-owned winery with documented origins in 1842. Headquarters and historic cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia; a significant presence in the Douro. Production of traditional Port and recognized still wines. Approximately 62 hectares of organic vineyards in the Douro. Projects and estates across several Portuguese regions: Dão, Bairrada, Vinho Verde, Alentejo; also active in Mosel.

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Winery history

Niepoort is a family-owned winery with documented origins dating back to 1842. Historically linked to the production of Port, the winery has, since the late 20th century, expanded its offering to include still wines from the Douro and other regional projects. Over the years the family has acquired and developed several estates and has established production and collaborations in regions such as Bairrada, Dão, Vinho Verde, Alentejo and Mosel.

Production philosophy

Combines tradition and innovation: respect for biodiversity and attention to soils and viticultural practices, preservation of viticultural heritage and oenological experimentation. The winery also participates in initiatives focused on natural wines and terroir expression, including a reference to the Nat'Cool movement.

Terroir and vineyards

Headquarters and main ageing cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia; vineyards and production concentrated in the Douro. Niepoort also manages estates and projects in other Portuguese regions: Quinta da Lomba, Quinta de Baixo and vineyards and labels associated with Vinho Verde. The company also reports activities and contacts in other territories such as Mosel and Alentejo.

Awards and recognitions

Some Niepoort wines have received very high ratings from international critics; for example, the Vintage Port 2017 was awarded very high scores by The Wine Advocate reviewer Mark Squires.