Redoma Branco
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage, though outstanding years can gracefully cellar for 15 years or more.
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Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom risotto
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First released in 1994, Redoma Branco was a pioneering force in redefining the Douro Valley as a premier region for world-class dry still wines, challenging its centuries-old reputation dedicated solely to Port. The name 'Redoma'—meaning a glass dome or protective bell jar—reflects the precious nature of the old-vine parcels from which it is born. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards situated between 400 and 800 meters above sea level, where ancient vines cling to steep mica-schist slopes, this wine is a field blend of indigenous Portuguese varieties including Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Viosinho, and Arinto. To preserve its profound mineral tension and sense of place, the wine is fermented and aged in French oak casks, undergoing a slow maturation that integrates subtle wood notes with a vibrant, flinty acidity and a deeply textured, saline finish.
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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.