Lote D
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Typically best enjoyed 3–12 years from the vintage release, showing excellent development with mid-term cellaring.
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roasted suckling pig, duck confit, wild mushroom
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Niepoort's exploration of the Bairrada region, centered around the historic Quinta de Baixo, represents a masterclass in redefining one of Portugal's most traditional terroirs. In Bairrada, the cool, Atlantic-influenced climate and highly calcareous clay soils provide the perfect canvas for the demanding Baga grape. Under the Lote concept, Dirk Niepoort selects specific parcels to craft wines that emphasize elegance, freshness, and mineral precision over heavy extraction. This red wine is typically crafted predominantly from Baga, showcasing the grape's naturally high acidity and structured, chalky tannins. The winemaking process honors tradition with gentle extraction, often utilizing whole-bunch fermentation and aging in large, neutral wooden casks to preserve the vibrant red fruit and mineral core. The result is a beautifully perfumed red that marries rustic Atlantic soul with Burgundian finesse.
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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.