Rotulo Tinto
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, when its bright primary fruit and mineral tension are at their peak.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted pork loin, grilled chicken with Mediterranean herbs, and traditional charcuterie platters.
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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.
🍾 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.