Fabelhaft Branco
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and crisp acidity.
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Grilled seafood, roasted chicken with herbs, fresh goat cheese
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Niepoort's Fabelhaft Branco is a vibrant tribute to the fresh, high-altitude white wines of the Douro Valley. The name 'Fabelhaft' (meaning 'fabulous' in German) is paired with the whimsical illustrations of Wilhelm Busch's classic raven, Hans Huckebein, reflecting Dirk Niepoort's desire to make wine approachable, engaging, and deeply tied to storytelling. Sourced from cool-climate, high-altitude vineyards ranging from 350 to 500 meters above sea level where schist soils dominate, this field blend typically features indigenous Portuguese varieties such as Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Gouveio, and Viosinho. To preserve its bright, mineral-driven character and crisp acidity, the wine is primarily fermented in stainless steel tanks, though a small portion is aged on its fine lees to introduce a subtle, creamy complexity. The result is a beautifully balanced white wine that captures the sun-drenched yet breezy essence of the Douro.
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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.