Niepoort : Redoma Tinto 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for Niepoort's Redoma Tinto 2021

Tasting

Color
Beautiful ruby-red color with violet reflections.

Nose
The bouquet is delicate and complex, offering floral notes accompanied by aromas of cherry, rhubarb, tobacco, and graphite. Spicy nuances complete this refined aromatic palette.

Palate
The palate is structured, round, and precise. The perfectly balanced acidity supports the fruit and brings freshness. The finish, long and slightly spicy, prolongs the tasting pleasure.

Food and wine pairings

This Portuguese wine will pair perfectly with spicy dishes, a pepper steak, red meats, or game. Vegetarian cuisine lovers can pair it with spicy mushroom-based dishes.

Service and aging

The Redoma Tinto 2021 expresses its full potential when served between 16 and 18°C. Decanting it an hour before tasting will reveal all its complexity. Thanks to its structure and balance, this wine can be kept until around 2035.

The structure and balance of a red wine from Duriense

The property

Founded in 1842 by Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort, the Niepoort house is a pillar of Portuguese wine, now led by Dirk Niepoort, fifth generation. Located in the Douro wine region, also known as Duriense, Niepoort stands out for its balance between tradition and innovation. With biodynamic practices and a diversification towards dry wines, it preserves the heritage while exploring new avenues, such as the NAT'Cool! project.

The vineyard

The grapes for the Redoma Tinto come from the vineyards of Quinta de Napoles and the Pinhão valley in the Douro. The vines, over 70 years old, rest on schist soils at an altitude varying between 150 and 500 meters.

Vinification and aging

The grapes are hand-harvested and then trodden in traditional Portuguese lagares. The malolactic fermentation then takes place in old wooden barrels. The aging, lasting 22 months, also takes place in old barrels, allowing slow micro-oxygenation without the addition of marked woody notes.

Blend

This wine is made from a blend of native Portuguese grape varieties: tinta amarela, tinta roriz, touriga franca, touriga nacional, and tinto cão. This varietal diversity contributes to the aromatic complexity and balanced structure of the wine.