Praferenz Tinto
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and elegant structure.
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Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom pasta, mushroom pasta, or medium-aged cheeses.
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Niepoort's Praferenz Tinto represents the visionary style of Dirk Niepoort, who redefined the Douro Valley by proving it could produce elegant, fresh, and terroir-driven still red wines alongside its legendary Ports. Sourced from traditional field blend vineyards planted on the steep, schistous slopes of the Cima Corgo subregion, this wine showcases the classic Douro grape varieties, including Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional. True to the Niepoort philosophy, the winemaking focuses on minimal intervention, utilizing partial stainless steel and old oak aging to preserve the vibrant primary fruit, mineral tension, and bright acidity that define the region's unique microclimate.
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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.