In 1990 the ‘ Vinha do Carril ’ was purchased, an ancient vineyard with a wide variety of grape varieties. It was in 1990 that Dirk Niepoort produced a first Single-Vineyard, from ‘ Vinha do Carril ’, from which the famous Robustus originated.
Based on old vineyards with a unique complexity and quality, such as Vinha do Carril, the Douro wines are the maximum expression of their terroir.
This new cuvée was created with Daniel Niepoort, son of Dirk. The aim is to bottle the essence of the terroir ‘ ’. This wine represents the highlight that Niepoort valley has developed in the Douro over the past 30 years.
“ To make good wine, we must understand and respect the vineyard ”, explains Dirk Niepoort. “ But there are vineyards that have their own personality. So pronounced that they deserve to be treated separately. ” This is excellent in ‘ Vinha do Carril ’ 2021.
In the nose presents the wine notes of cherry and rhubarb, fresh herbs, spices and floral nuances. Previously combined with a slightly smoky character and notes of graphite, this wine gives the complexity so characteristic of wines from Douro slate soil. In the mouth, the elegant structure, freshness and acidity confirm Niepoort's signature. Vinha do Carril 2021 ends spicy, persistent, elegant and with excellent acidity. The structure of this wine defines elegance here. Fresh, round, with a dry, spicy, long and persistent finish. Pearl of a wine!
Based on old vineyards with a unique complexity and quality, such as Vinha do Carril, the Douro wines are the maximum expression of their terroir.
This new cuvée was created with Daniel Niepoort, son of Dirk. The aim is to bottle the essence of the terroir ‘ ’. This wine represents the highlight that Niepoort valley has developed in the Douro over the past 30 years.
“ To make good wine, we must understand and respect the vineyard ”, explains Dirk Niepoort. “ But there are vineyards that have their own personality. So pronounced that they deserve to be treated separately. ” This is excellent in ‘ Vinha do Carril ’ 2021.
In the nose presents the wine notes of cherry and rhubarb, fresh herbs, spices and floral nuances. Previously combined with a slightly smoky character and notes of graphite, this wine gives the complexity so characteristic of wines from Douro slate soil. In the mouth, the elegant structure, freshness and acidity confirm Niepoort's signature. Vinha do Carril 2021 ends spicy, persistent, elegant and with excellent acidity. The structure of this wine defines elegance here. Fresh, round, with a dry, spicy, long and persistent finish. Pearl of a wine!
Properties
- 30919210
- Red
- Portugal
- Douro
- Niepoort
- RP 96
- Fruity & Full-bodied
- Natural Cork
- 12,00