Redoma Branco

Redoma Branco grapes come from old vines on the right bank of the Douro River, located at an altitude that varies between 400 and 600 meters. Mostly in these vineyards the Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Viosinho, Donzelinho and Gouveio castes predominate. Its micaxisto soils give rise to wines with a lot of minerality, delicate and with great freshness.

VINIFICATION

The 2022 wine year was the driest of the 21st century!

The harvest of 2022 was the youngest ever!

In recent years we have seen greater climatic variability and a higher frequency of extreme phenomena, such as heat waves and intense rains that characterized the year 2022, in the Douro.

The natural way we work at Niepoort, this climate variability has a great impact on the final profile of wines, and as such this year was a year to remember...

The harvest at Quinta de Naples started on 4 August with the short-cycle vine, and on 12 August we started the harvest of white grapes.

The grapes for the Redoma come from old vines on the right bank of the Douro River, with an altitude of between 400 and 600 meters. In these vineyards, Micaxisto soils predominate, which combined with the complexity of mixing typical Douro varieties, originate delicate wines with freshness and minerality.

After judicious selection on the table of choice, a delicate pressing and cold decanting followed over 24 hours. Alcoholic fermentation occurred spontaneously in French oak barrels of 228 and 500 liters, where it rested for about 8 months.

This Redoma is an excellent example of the Douro's potential to make fresh, direct and uncomplicated whites, not overlooking the characteristic complexity of old vines, terroir and the micaxisto soils of the Douro.

The nose begins subtle and delicate; with nuances of citrus and fresh herbs, and soon evolves into hints of hazelnuts and pear.

In the mouth it is structured and has an excellent acidity. The end of mouth is long and almost spicy. This classic Douro white is a prime example of balance and aging potential.