Fabelhaft Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled prawns, fresh summer salads, or light sushi rolls.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Fabelhaft line by Niepoort is celebrated not just for its expressive wines, but also for its whimsical labels inspired by the fables of Wilhelm Busch. For this vibrant Rosé, Dirk Niepoort captures the cooler, high-altitude side of the rugged Douro Valley. Sourced from schist-rich soils, the wine is typically crafted from a blend of traditional Portuguese varieties such as Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. By utilizing gentle pressing and cool fermentation in stainless steel, Niepoort preserves the delicate red berry aromas and wet-stone minerality that define this dry, elegant style. It represents a playful yet precise expression of Douro terroir, proving that this historic region can produce exceptionally refreshing, light-bodied wines.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1842 by Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort, Niepoort is an iconic, independent family-owned house based in Vila Nova de Gaia with historic roots deeply anchored in Portugal's Douro Valley. Renowned for over a century for its benchmark Colheita and Vintage Ports, the estate underwent a dynamic renaissance under fifth-generation visionary Dirk Niepoort, who pioneered the modern era of high-end, unfortified Douro table wines. Championing old field-blend vineyards, low-intervention vinification, and exceptional terroir expression, the producer crafts celebrated dry wines such as Batuta, Charme, and Redoma alongside its expanded projects in Bairrada and the Dão. Today, Niepoort remains a globally revered symbol of Portuguese winemaking, seamlessly bridging timeless fortified heritage with innovative, elegant, and mineral-driven table wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão