Rotulo Branco
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its crisp freshness and mineral vitality.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled sea bass, seafood risotto, or roast chicken with herbs.
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Dirk Niepoort's exploration of the Dão region led to the creation of the Rótulo range, a project dedicated to capturing the elegant, fresh, and deeply mineral character of this historic mountainous appellation. Sourced from traditional vineyards planted on the region's signature granite soils, the Rótulo Branco is a field blend of indigenous varieties, predominantly Encruzado, Bical, Cercial, and Malvasia Fina. To preserve its vibrant fruit profile and crystalline acidity, the wine is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks on its fine lees. The name 'Rótulo' (meaning 'label') and its minimalist design reflect a philosophy of simplicity and transparency, allowing the pure, granite-driven terroir of the Dão to shine through without the influence of oak.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.