MER2 2465MA
With time, Ruby Dum retains its youthful, strong character, dominated by red cherries and plums with great freshness from ageing in large wooden vats in the cool cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia.
With time, Tawny Dee acquires great wisdom and subtleness through ageing in small old oak casks exhibiting discrete characters of dried stone fruits.
VINIFICATION: The wine originates from low yielding old vineyards in Cima Corgo region of Douro Valley. The grapes are predominantly trodden in Lagares, prior to ageing in large wooden vats at our lodges in Gaia and bottled with an average age of 3 years.
TASTING NOTES: Dark red in colour with a fresh vibrant aroma of dark fruits which follows through on the palate along with an almost mineral character, a youthful wine with good extract and great balance, offering superb "drinkability".
Ready to drink now, after a meal on its own or with soft cheeses.
VINEYARDS: Vinha da Pisca, Vale do Pinhão and Ferrão
AVERAGE VINE AGE: Over 30 years
AGEING: Large wooden vats
FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Chocolate desserts, specially dark chocolate. Cheddar, Gouda, Brie cheese.
Grape used | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cao, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousao, Tinta Roriz |
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Category | International Wines |
Region | Portugal |
Brand | Niepoort |
Alcohol | 19.5° |