2022 Niepoort Batuta

The grapes to produce this wine come from Quinta do Carril, from a north-facing vineyard with more than 70 years, and also from old vineyards about 100 years old near Quinta de Nápoles. Batuta is the result of a delicate vinification process, with long maceration but little extraction, where all the details are carefully considered in order to obtain a complex, fine and elegant wine. It has plenty of concentration from the old Douro vineyards, yet it is fresh and delicate.

Tasting notes: A refined Douro reserve red that shows remarkable poise in spite of a very warm vintage.  It opens with intense yet elegant aromatics of black and red fruit, spice and subtle herbal-mineral notes.  The palate develops these flavours staying structured and complex with concentrated fruit, it has a long, silky seductive finish that rewards early drinking and cellaring for those with patience!

Pairing suggestion: rich red meats or earthy mushroom dishes.  Think Italian venison or truffle risotto

Origin: Portugal

Alcohol: 12.5%

Blend: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, Malvazia Preta