Niepoort - Douro DO - Charmes - Red - 2023

Wine:

Crafted from high-altitude vineyards blending both red and white grapes, the 2023 Douro Charme Red stands as one of the region’s most refined wines. Whole clusters are vinified in large vats before being transferred to barrels, where the wine completes fermentation and ages for nine months. The result is a wine of striking purity and delicacy, with floral aromas and hints of fresh herbs. Elegantly perfumed and wrapped in silky tannins, it remains subtle and graceful, fully centered on pure, expressive fruit flavours. A stunningly balanced wine—awarded 97/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification using whole bunches. Maceration in Lagares then fermentation in barrels. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels with 10% new wood.

Color:

Intense carmine red.

Nose:

An aromatic delicacy with notes of red berries, dried rose, and fresh herbs.

Palate:

Remarkable freshness through a silky tannic structure and magnificent concentration.

Temperature:

Serve at 14–16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled pork, Portuguese-style grilled chicken, teriyaki beef, feijoada, spiced pork tenderloin.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

A historic family of the Douro Valley, Niepoort has long been celebrated for its dazzling cuvées. With vineyards spread across the region, the estate captures the most precise expression of each unique terroir.

Since 1842, this iconic Portuguese house has elevated local grape varieties to new heights, offering wine lovers an exceptional vision of Lusitanian winemaking.

Whether in their renowned Port wines or their dry wines, the same meticulous craftsmanship shines through, delivering cuvées of remarkable precision.