Tiara Branco Niepoort 2023
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Tiara Branco Niepoort 2023
HED29205
75 cl
12.5%
£45.00
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Tiara Branco Niepoort 2023 is a unique Douro white, notable as the only wine produced from granite soils in the region. This vintage is a blend primarily of Rabigato, alongside Códega de Larinho, Donzelinho, and Cercial, sourced from very old vines situated at 600 metres in altitude. The wine underwent fermentation and aging in old, neutral oak foudres, allowing it to develop a clean, crystalline character. It exhibits a distinct minerality, a saline edge, and a balanced mouthfeel, reflecting the terroir and the approach of Niepoort, a producer renowned for their traditional methods since 1842. Limited production of 13,000 bottles.
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The only Douro white from granite soils, the 2023 Tiara is a blend of Rabigato (all whites have a lot of Rabigato, which provides very good acidity), Códega de Larinho, Donzelinho, Cercial and other varieties (perhaps some Alvarinho too) from very old vines at 600 meters in altitude. It fermented and aged in old, neutral oak foudres (1,300 to 2,500 liters) to give it a crystalline and pure character. It has austerity, contained ripeness and a balanced mouthfeel, with the granite granularity and a salty twist. It`s surprisingly expressive for its young age, and it feels harmonious even after a very recent bottling. It feels like the 2023s are quite approachable. This is characterful, with a mixture of savory, floral and herbal notes, super tasty and pungent. It has terrific balance and is approachable but should also age. 13,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2025. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered, perhaps that`s why it feels so expressive.
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