Niepoort Douro Vertente Tinto 2022

Ruby in colour. The nose shows graphite and violet aromas, with hints of sour cherries, rhubarb and fresh mint. The palate is medium-bodied, marked by lively acidity and fine-grained tannins that provide structure and balance. The finish is long and persistent, with freshness and floral nuances lingering.

herries, rhubarb and fresh mint. The palate is medium-bodied, marked by lively acidity and fine-grained tannins that provide structure and balance. The finish is long and persistent, with freshness and floral nuances lingering.

Pairs well with white meats (turkey, chicken), grilled dishes. Oily fish (salmon, sea bass). Vegetarian options: pasta and quiches.

The 2022 vintage was the driest year of the 21st century, with a harvest that began earlier than ever before! In the past few years, we have witnessed an increase in unpredictable weather, with more frequent extreme phenomena, such as the heat waves and heavy rains that characterised the year 2022 in the Douro.

Since we farm our vineyards in a natural way at Niepoort, this climatic variability has a great impact on the final profile of our wines, which means that the 2022 vintage is one to remember. At Quinta de Nápoles, harvesting began on 4 August.

After a meticulous bunch selection in the vineyards, the grapes were sorted a second time in the cellar. The Vertente 2022 was fermented in conical stainless steel tanks before being left to mature for 22 months in french oak barrels.