Agua Viva Bruto
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, though well-stored bottles can continue to develop complexity for up to a decade.
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Fresh oysters, roasted suckling pig, creamy mushroom risotto
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Dirk Niepoort's fascination with the terroir of Bairrada led to the acquisition of Quinta de Baixo, where the cool Atlantic breeze and chalky clay-limestone soils provide the perfect canvas for world-class sparkling wines. Agua Viva Bruto is a testament to this unique coastal terroir, crafted primarily from indigenous grape varieties such as Maria Gomes and Bical. Made using the traditional method (m todo clssico), this sparkling white wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle followed by extended lees aging. The name Agua Viva, meaning 'Living Water', evokes the crystalline purity, electric acidity, and saline minerality that define the region's ancient maritime soils. It represents a harmonious blend of traditional Portuguese viticulture and terroir-driven winemaking, showcasing a fine bead, vibrant citrus notes, and a complex, yeasty undertone.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1842 by Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort, Niepoort is an independent, family-owned Port and wine producer headquartered in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Under the visionary leadership of fifth-generation winemaker Dirk Niepoort, the house has seamlessly bridged its legendary Port heritage with groundbreaking dry still wines from the Douro, Bairrada, and Dão regions. Renowned for maintaining traditional methods such as foot-treading in granite lagares and aging in historic pipes, Niepoort produces highly acclaimed Colheita and Vintage Ports alongside iconic, elegant still wines like Redoma, Batuta, and Charme.