Vertente Niepoort, 75cl

Niepoort are recognised for high-quality un-fortified wines in the Douro, exploring this diverse and exciting region with flare and irreverence.

A respect for the heritage gives their wines a special quality, based on harmony and balance, which makes them the best in class.

Vertente in Portuguese means angle, slope, aspect and refers to the diversity of terroirs the Douro Valley has.

The grapes come from Niepoort’s estate Quinta de Nápoles and include the classic varieties – Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Amarela amongst others. The wine is made in a way that promotes gentle extraction and sees some time is seasoned barriques before bottling.

The style is lively and elegant with a core of fresh black fruits dried herbs and a gentle touch of oak, finishing long and balanced. Enjoy with hearty fish stew, roast cod loin, pork dishes or a mezze platter.