Niepoort Drink Me Branco 2021 Portuguese White Wine 70 cl 11%

The name is straightforward: an invitation, not a wrapper. There are no grand words about terroir on the label, only a reminder that wine, in the end, is meant to be drunk and enjoyed.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Drink Me Branco 2021 is a Portuguese white wine from the Douro Valley, bottled at 11%.

The wine is a blend of several white Douro grape varieties, including Gouveio, Rabigato, Viosinho, Bical and Códega do Larinho, each contributing its own layer of aroma and acidity to the finished result. The style is deliberately light and straightforward, made to be drunk young rather than set aside.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family and, since the late 1980s under Dirk Niepoort's leadership, has expanded its range well beyond the classic Ports. Drink Me belongs to the house's more relaxed side, where the focus is on immediate drinking pleasure rather than complexity or long ageing potential.

The line is meant as a counterweight to the more serious Douro still wines the house also produces, aimed at those looking for a tasty everyday bottle without compromising on the craft behind it.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Citrus blossom, green pear and a touch of fresh herbs.

Palate

Light and juicy with fresh citrus and green fruit, without heavy oak notes.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and refreshing, with a faintly bitter finish that invites another glass.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Drink Me Branco 2021
Winery: Niepoort
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Portuguese White Wine
Grape varieties: Gouveio, Rabigato, Viosinho, Bical, Códega do Larinho
ABV: 11%
Size: 70 CL
Vintage: 2021
EAN no.: 5602840080010
Serving suggestion: Serve well chilled at 7-9°C in a standard white wine glass, with light food, tapas or on its own

Flavour Profile

Light · Citrus-fresh · Straightforward · Refreshing

Did You Know?

Among Niepoort's many labels, Drink Me deliberately stands out for its playful name - a small contrast to the house's otherwise historically weighty, classic Port labels from the same family.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niepoort Drink Me Branco 2021

What does Niepoort Drink Me Branco 2021 taste like?

Light and juicy with citrus blossom, green pear and fresh citrus, without heavy oak notes.

Which grapes are in the wine?

It is a blend of white Douro grapes, including Gouveio, Rabigato, Viosinho, Bical and Códega do Larinho.

Is this a wine for cellaring or for quick drinking?

It is made to be drunk young and fresh, not for long bottle ageing.

What temperature should it be served at?

7-9°C is ideal to highlight its fresh, citrus-driven style.

What food pairs well with the wine?

Light food, tapas, or simply a warm afternoon on its own all suit this wine well.

Is Drink Me Branco a typical Niepoort wine?

It represents the house's more relaxed, everyday side, in contrast to the more serious Douro still wines and Ports.

Is the wine from the same region as the house's Ports?

Yes, it comes from the Douro Valley, the same region where Niepoort also produces its classic Ports.