Allez Sante!
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and lively acidity.
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Charcuterie boards, grilled sardines, roasted chicken
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Niepoort's 'Allez Sante!' is a vibrant testament to Dirk Niepoort's revolutionary vision of redefining Douro reds. Moving away from the historically heavy, highly extracted, and oak-laden styles of the region, this cuvée embraces a philosophy of ultimate drinkability, freshness, and minimal intervention. Sourced from cooler, high-altitude vineyards in the Douro valley, the wine is crafted from a field blend of traditional grape varieties, including Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Amarela. Fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel to preserve its bright, crunchy red fruit character and mineral drive, 'Allez Sante!' is a joyful, light-bodied red that pays homage to the traditional, easy-drinking tavern wines of Portugal's past while appealing to modern natural wine enthusiasts.
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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.