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Niepoort Tiara Branco is a fresh, elegant style of white wine. It is an unusual white wine for the Douro region: its great freshness, intensity and ageing potential come from very old, high altitude vineyards. The vines are over 60 years old and are planted at more than 600 metres above sea level. The main grape variety is Rabigato.
Niepoort Vinhos maybe small, but it is a very well-regarded Portuguese wine producer with a rich history dating back to 1842. The company was founded by Franciscus Marius Niepoort from Holland and has been family-owned for generations, currently led by the visionary Dirk Niepoort, the fifth generation. Niepoort’s three children Daniel, Marco and Ana have all entered the family business. In particular, the eldest son, Daniel, has been involved in winemaking at the company since 2020.
Dirk Niepoort joined the family business in the late 1980s and brought a fresh perspective to the company. He recognized the potential of the Douro Valley to produce exceptional table wines, not just fortified wines. Dirk convinced his father to purchase Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril, plant 15 hectares of new vines and preserve the 60-year-old vineyards. He first started experimenting with table wines in 1990 and released his first wine, Niepoort Redoma Tinto in 1991. Dirk’s innovative approach and passion for quality led to the development of a diverse range of still wines not just from the Douro, but also from estates and vineyards including Bairraida, Dao and Açores (Azores).
Niepoort Tiara is a blend of Codega do Larinho, Rabigato, Donzelinho, Cercial and other grape varieties. The grapes are hand harvested and are carefully sorted in the vineyards and are then transported to the winery in 25 kg crates in a temperature controlled truck to ensure the grapes arrive in best condition. There is a second sorting at the winery followed by a gentle pressing into stainless steel where the must is left to settle at low temperature. Following this, fermentation takes place in Foudre vats where it fermented spontaneously for approximately one year (undergoing an alcoholic as well as malolactic fermentation) under temperature-controlled conditions.
Niepoort Tiara is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
From Niepoort:
“The Tiara is an elegant, delicate white wine that showcases the purity of its grape varieties and the acidity of its terroir. A long fermentation period at low temperatures in over 30-year-old foudre vats of 1500L – 3000L is what makes all the difference! Its nose is more exuberant than that of the 2021 vintage, displaying the characteristic floral notes of the Códega do Larinho gape variety. The base notes offer aromas of citrus, aromatic herbs, peach and other stone fruit. The palate presents good body and structure, both typical of the 2022 vintage. The wine ends on an almost spicy note and lingers thanks to its outstanding acidity! This Tiara is a versatile wine which can be enjoyed at the beginning or the end of a meal. The more patient wine lovers will see this wine develop even more sophistication and complexity with some bottle ageing.”
Try with grilled cod with lemon, seafood and white meats.
For a vegetarian option, try with vegetable stir-fry and salads.
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