Rotulo Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, when its bright primary fruit and mineral tension are at their peak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork loin, grilled chicken with Mediterranean herbs, and traditional charcuterie platters.
✨ Technical Specifications
Niepoort's venture into the Dão region culminated in the creation of Rótulo Tinto, a wine designed to showcase the traditional, elegant, and fresh side of this historic Portuguese appellation. 'Rótulo' translates to 'label,' symbolizing a return to the essential, unadorned identity of the Dão terroir. Sourced from vineyards planted on granitic soils at high altitudes, this red blend typically features local varieties such as Alfrocheiro, Jaen, and Touriga Nacional. To preserve its vibrant fruit profile and distinct mineral backbone, the wine is fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel and cement vats rather than oak barrels. This minimalist winemaking approach honors the historical Dão style, delivering a wine of remarkable freshness, light-to-medium body, and fine-grained tannins.
🍾 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, Tinta Roriz, Jaen, Alfrocheiro