Niepoort Redoma Tinto 2019 Portuguese Red Wine 70 cl 12%

In 1991, Niepoort bottled a red wine for the first time without fortifying it with brandy - a small step on paper, but one that later helped the entire Douro Valley see itself with new eyes.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Redoma Tinto 2019 is a Portuguese red wine from the Douro Valley, bottled at 12%.

The wine comes from old, north-facing vineyards in Cima Corgo, many of them over 60 years old and planted as a traditional field blend of varieties such as Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão. After harvest the grapes are fermented and aged in large, old oak vats, allowing the wine to settle without being pushed by new wood.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family, and for generations the house was known solely as a Port producer. That changed when Dirk Niepoort took the helm and began experimenting with still wines from the same schist vineyards the house had always used for Port.

Redoma Tinto was the first of these red wines and is today considered one of the bottlings that sparked what many call "the new Douro" - a wave of terroir-driven still wines from a region the world had otherwise only known for Port.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark berries, dried herbs and a touch of black pepper, underpinned by a faint mineral scent of schist.

Palate

Juicy and full-bodied with cherry and blackberry, supported by firm yet rounded tannins and bright acidity.

Finish

Long and spicy, with lingering dark fruit and a dry, faintly peppery close.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Redoma Tinto 2019
Winery: Niepoort
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Portuguese Red Wine
Grape varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão (field blend)
ABV: 12%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak vats (large, old vessels)
Vintage: 2019
EAN no.: 5603977006959
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C in a large red wine glass, with lamb, game or mature cheeses

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Dark fruit · Mineral · Spicy

Did You Know?

The vineyards behind Redoma Tinto face north, which in the hot Douro Valley means more shade and slower ripening - a detail Niepoort deliberately sought out to preserve freshness in a region otherwise known for intense heat.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niepoort Redoma Tinto 2019

What does Niepoort Redoma Tinto 2019 taste like?

Full-bodied and juicy with dark berries and cherry, spiced with black pepper and carried by firm, rounded tannins.

Which grapes is the wine made from?

It is a traditional Douro field blend, primarily Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão.

What temperature should it be served at?

16-18°C is ideal, preferably decanted about thirty minutes before serving to open up the aromas.

What food pairs well with this red wine?

Lamb, game and mature cheeses bring out the wine's structure and dark fruit well.

Is Redoma Tinto a Port wine?

No, it is a regular, unfortified red wine from the Douro Valley, made without added brandy.

Can the wine be cellared, or should it be drunk young?

It can easily be enjoyed now, but the old vines and firm tannin structure also give it potential to develop further with a few years in bottle.

Why is Redoma Tinto important to Niepoort?

It was the house's first unfortified red wine and marked the start of a movement toward terroir-driven Douro still wines.