From high altitude vineyards in the schist-rich soils of the Douro Valley, Dirk van der Niepoort has crafted a deliciously refined white wine form local varieties. Creamy, intense, and loaded with juicy ripe citrus fruit, slatey minerality and a long finish. Delicious as an aperitif or with fleshy white fish, there's plenty of bang for buck here.
Region:
Douro Valley
Appellation:
Douro
Variety / Blend:
Rabigato: Viosinho: Codega do Larinho:
Climate:
Continental
Soils:
Mica Schist
Farming:
Traditional viticulture
Altitude:
400 to 550 metres
Fermentation:
Full Malolactic fermentation
Ageing:
1 year in oak and then 4 months in stainless steel