Niepoort - Redoma Tinto

In 1993, the Redoma 1991 was Niepoort’s first red wine to be released in the market. Like Douro, it is a wine of great character and personality. It is made from several vineyards over 60 years old, mostly facing north, in the Cima Corgo region, where the different varieties are mixed in the same vineyard, as it is common in the region and where the main varieties are Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão. Full bodied and concentrated, with polished tannins, it combines the austerity and authenticity of a Douro wine with an earthy and balsamic character, and the characteristic freshness and elegance of the Niepoort wines.

Vinification

After a severe selection, the grapes were destemmed and fermented in small capacity (maximum 7000 litres) closed stainless steel tanks. The maceration period was between 7 to 30 days. After fermentation the wine was transferred to barrels (50% new barrels François Frères) for 18 months, where it underwent its malolactic fermentation.

1999 was a good vintage in the Douro, the weather was hot in the Summer as in normal years. The result is a concentrated wine, with rigorous character. The vineyards for this wine are very old, in north and east facing to maintain a certain freshness and elegance.

Tasting Notes

Ruby colour, the nose shows a very intense dark fruit nose. On the palate the wine is powerful, with great richness and bold tannins, however it shows more freshness than pure fruit. The finish is a touch austere and very long. It is a wine with great ageing potential.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela and Tinto Cão
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 300-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel lagares
Bottled: June 2001
Ageing: 18 month in french oak casks (228l)
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 33.8
Alcohol (%): 14
pH: 3.54
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.77
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.72
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 18
Production: 19.000 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

The Redoma Tinto is even more elegant and polished. Hard work and perseverance allowed to tame this wild red wine, produced in a fantastic year. The result is materialized in this great Douro wine. The Red Redoma is increasingly sophisticated, while keeping its indomitable profile. according to Dirk Niepoort: "the Redoma continues to reflect well the Douro in its intense and rigorous character."

Vinification

The harvest of 2000 wasn’t very problematic, unlike the previous one. "There was no rain, no diseases have emerged in the vineyard and the quality was very good"; the production was low, the grapes showed great concentration, "a lot of skin and little juice."

The grapes were harvested and transported to the winery where they were vinified in stainless steel vats with prolonged maceration. After the process, the wine was transferred to French oak casks (François Frères), where it remained for eighteen months. It was bottled in July 2002.

The 2000 Redoma has a slightly different profile from the predecessor. "It is more fruity and less crude due to the year, however it is still a typical Redoma: a full-bodied, concentrated Douro, with a beautiful balance between power and finesse." Since the bottling, "it shows great quality, and has not gone through any difficult phases. It’s a red wine from a terrific year that promises to age very well."

Tasting Notes

Attractive, intense ruby color. Very aromatic and expressive nose. Good structure and concentration, with beautiful, soft tannins and great quality. A wine full of strength, but tamed by a captivating elegance. Delicious!

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: Over 60 years
Grape Varieties: Mostly Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot
Altitude (m): 100-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Boxes
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel vats
Bottled: June 2002
Ageing: 18 months in french oak casks, 50% new wood
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 34.1
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 1.5
Alcohol (%): 13.5
pH: 3.53
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.7
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.56
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 35
Production: 10.000 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma is produced from several vineyards located in the Cima Corgo region of the Douro. These vineyards, some over 60 years old, are planted with up to 30 different grape varieties, the main ones being Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca.

Vinification

The grapes were destemmed and fermented in small capacity (maximum 7000 litres) closed stainless steel tanks. The maceration period was between 7 to 30 days. After fermentation, the wine was transferred to barrels (50% new barrels François Frères) for 18 months, where it underwent its malolactic fermentation.

2001 was an unusual vintage in Douro as the weather was not as hot as in normal years. Consequently, the ripening process was slow and even, which resulted in grapes that were higher in acidity than usual. It was necessary to delay slightly the harvesting of the grapes so that they could attain full ripeness and, even then the wine initially had a slightly green character (which with aging has now gone) but which importantly gave the wine its freshness. Indeed, the 2001 Redoma is considered to be the best Redoma produced so far.

Tasting Notes

It is a dark wine with a very intense dark fruit nose. On the palate it is young and powerful, with great richness and bold tannins, but at the same time it shows more freshness than pure fruit. The finish is classic, perhaps a touch austere and very long. It is a wine with great aging potential.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela and Tinto Cão
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 300-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel lagares
Bottled: December 2003
Ageing: 18 month in French oak casks (228l) whith 70% of new wood
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 33.4
Alcohol (%): 13.5
pH: 3.54
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.93
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.63
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 39
Production: 20.400 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma is like the Douro "Extreme and with a rigorous character". Old vineyards from the Pinhão Valley located at high altitude are the base for Redoma.

Vinification

2002 was a difficult year, as we had a lot of rain during harvest. Nevertheless, we managed to harvest most of the grapes before the rain. The harvest started earlier for the south facing vineyards to achieve good maturity and healthy grapes.

A very precise selection of grapes was carried out in the winery in order to avoid rotten, unripe or overripe berries. After desteming, the fermentation was done in old stone lagares and foot treading and in stainless steel lagares with hydraulic systems. The average maceration time was 10 days. Ageing was done in casks with controlled temperature.

Tasting Notes

Ruby in colour. Intense aroma with blackberry fruit, moka and spicy edge, with lovely minerality: fresh and appealing smoky character. The palate is intense, savoury, mineral and spicy with good acidity. Very fresh and potentially long lived.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vineyards mixed vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela and Tinto Cão
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 300-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel lagares
Bottled: Junho 2004
Ageing: 16 month in french oak casks (228l)
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 32.8
Alcohol (%): 13
pH: 3.56
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 6.45
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.62
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 39
Production: 20.000 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma is like the Douro "Extreme and with rigorous character" a powerful mineral wine with great structure fine tanins and very persistent, produced from several vineyards located in Cima Corgo region. These vineyards, over 60 years old, are planted with up to 30 different grape varieties, the main ones being Touriga Franca e Tinta Roriz.

Vinification

2003 was a dry and hot year in the Douro. Full ripeness was in general attain earlier, for Redoma we use north and east facing vineyards to maintain a certain freshness and we did a severe selection in order to take out the overripe grapes.

The grapes were destemmed and part were fermented in small capacity stainless steel tanks; the other part fermented in traditional stone lagares. After fermentation, the wine was transferred to barrels (50% new barrels François Frères) for 18 months, where it underwent its malolactic fermentation. The result was a concentrated and powerful wine but at the same time fresh and elegant.

Tasting Notes

It is a dark wine with a very intense dark fruit nose. On the palate, it is young and powerful, with great richness and bold tannins, but at the same time it shows more freshness than pure fruit. Very long final.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela and Tinto Cão
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 100-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel lagares
Bottled: June 2005
Ageing: 18 month in french oak casks (228l)
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 31.38
Alcohol (%): 14
pH: 3.52
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 6.6
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.64
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 30
Production: 17.000 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma evokes the Douro, with it's impressive nature, wild character and strong personality. Great structure, with fine tannins, spicy and balsamic aromas recall the natural plants of Douro. Redoma is produced from 60 year old vineyards, mainly north facing ones, were different varieties are planted together like the tradition in Douro. The most common varieties that we can find there are Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, but we can also find Tinta Amarela, Tinta Fransisca e Sousão among others. Redoma 2004 impress us for is strong character and personality with all the qualities to a Douro ambassador.

Vinification

2004 was a very hot and dry year, although a small rain in middle August gave enough water to allow a balanced maturation. As a result, 2004 presents quite balanced wines without to much alcohol and with very good phenolic maturation.

Grapes were harvested in the 2nd and 3rd week of September to small 20kg boxes. The grapes were selected first in the vineyard and then in the winery, using the sorting tables to guarantee the grape quality. After total destemming, 50% of the wine fermented for 8 to 10 days in traditional stone lagares, where the grapes were feet crushed. The other 50% fermented in stainless steel small vats with macerations up to 15 days. The wine aged for 18 months in French oak barrels where occured the malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Notes

Dark intense ruby color, fruity aromas with red and dark fruits, pepper and esteva (plant) aromas, earthy and spice character, everything involved by an elegant and discrete smoky aroma, without overcoming the other characteristics.

The palate is vibrant with very well defined structure, with fruit and minerality getting together with good freshness and present but fine tannins. Very long and persistent with great ageing potential.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca and Sousão
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 100-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel lagares
Bottled: July 2006
Ageing: 18 month in french oak casks (228l)
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 33.7
Alcohol (%): 14
pH: 3.59
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.65
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.62
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 31
Production: 18.300 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma is like the Douro, with character and strong personality: a wine with great structure, fine tannins and huge persistence. Redoma is produced from several vineyards located in Cima Corgo Region. These are over 60 year old vineyards mainly north facing where we can find a typical field blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela and Tinto Cão. At Niepoort we feel Redoma is the perfect Douro ambassador.

Vinification

2005 was a dry and hot year in the Douro region; a very hot summer gave rise to vine stress special in south facing vineyards. A light rain shower in early September allowed a complete fruit maturation with some very good acidity.

The harvest occurred in the 2nd half of September to 20 kg small boxes. After careful selection in the vineyard, overripe grapes were sorted out in the winery. After total destemning, 50% of the grapes fermented in traditional stone lagares with temperature control system and gentile foot treading and the other half in stainless steel with more than 15 days of total maceration. The wine aged in French

oak barrels during 18 months, where they done the malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Notes

Dark rubi colour, earthy and spice aromas along with small berries fruits, pepper and esteva aromas, plenty of Douro character, everything involved by an elegant and discrete smoky aroma without overcoming the other characteristics.

The palate is vibrant with very well defined structure, with fruit and minerality getting together with good freshness and present but fine tannins, very long and persistent. Great ageing potential.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão and others
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 100-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel lagares
Bottled: August 2007
Ageing: 18 month in french oak casks (228l)
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 28.6
Alcohol (%): 13
pH: 3.69
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.11
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.58
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 28
Production: 25.000 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma expresses the Douro as it is: wild, with a strong character, capable of giving structured dark colored wines, with good acidity and full of complexity and personality. It is produced from several old vineyards located in the Cima Corgo region, where we have the concentration from the old vines and the freshness and elegance from the high north facing vineyards. The mixed field blend of varieties includes Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão and several others. Redoma was the first Douro wine produced by Niepoort in 1991 and we consider it to be a real Douro ambassador.

Vinification

2006 began with a fairly good amount of water in the soil. A hot but humid spring prepared the vineyards for a balanced ripening period, although with the possibility of disease appearance.

A few showers that occurred in the middle of August were just perfect to achieve a balanced maturation. But unseasonably high temperatures on the last week of August and the first two weeks of September brought the harvest forward.

After careful selection, both in the vineyard and winery, all the grapes were fermented without stems, in stainless steel small vats and in traditional stone lagares where the grapes were gently foot treaded. The wine aged in French oak barrels during 20 months, where malolactic fermentation occurred.

Tasting Notes

Dark colour, with red and black macerated berries aromas. Black plums notes, earthy and spice aromas along with an intense balsamic character. The palate is vibrant and very well defined with a good tannic structure, the fruit is present as well as a strong mineral character. Redoma 2006 is powerful with an appealing freshness, very long and persistent. Great ageing potential.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão and others
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 100-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel lagares
Bottled: June 2008
Ageing: 20 month in french oak casks (228l)
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 29.9
Alcohol (%): 14
pH: 3.64
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.15
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.68
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 28
Production: 26.413 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma represents the Douro as it is; wild with strong character, capable of giving us structured dark coloured wines. With good acidity, full of complexity and personality, yet balanced and elegant, which develop with years in the bottle like vineyards slowly growing old in the area. Redoma is produced from several old vineyards located in the Cima Corgo Region, the geographic centre of the Douro region; mainly north facing ones, here we have the best of both world’s concentration from the old vineyards and freshness and elegance, from the high north facing vineyards. The blends in the different vineyards include Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and several others. At Niepoort we feel Redoma is the perfect Douro ambassador.

Vinification

2007 was an excellent year with good levels of rainfall evenly spread out during all growing and maturation season. This led to a balanced maturation period without too much hydric stress. With low yields, all wines had the perfect combination between concentration and acidity. The harvest occurred during September. After careful selection, both in the vineyards and in the winery, all the grapes were fermented without the stems, partially in stainless steel small vats with longer maceration and partially in traditional stone lagares where the grapes were gently foot trodden. 60% of the wine aged in French oak barrels, and the remaining 40% in 2000l oak vats, where malolactic fermentation occurred.

Tasting Notes

Dark in colour, red and black macerated berry aromas, black plums and spicy notes, mineral earthy character, intense with plenty of Douro personality. The palate is very well defined with vibrant acidity and with a well integrated tannic structure, the fruit is present but also with a strong mineral character, powerful but with an appealing freshness, very long and persistent. Very good ageing potential.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão and others
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 100-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Cask / 2000l oak vats
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks and stone lagares
Bottled: July 2009
Ageing: 22 month in french oak casks (228l) and oak vat (2000l)
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 27.4
Alcohol (%): 13
pH: 3.6
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.13
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.64
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 22
Production: 30.940 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma represents the Douro as it is: wild, with strong character, capable of giving structured dark colored wines, with good acidity, full of complexity and personality, but also balanced and elegant, with great ageing potential. Redoma is produced from several old vineyards, from Cima Corgo, in the geographic center of the Douro region, mainly from north facing vineyards. Here we have the best of two worlds: concentration from the old vineyards and freshness and elegance from the high north facing ones. The blends in the different vineyards include Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and several others.

Vinification

2008 was an excellent year for the Douro wine region. Rain, during spring and beginning of summer, allowed the soil to maintain good water levels until harvest. On another hand, low yields, due mainly to rain during flowering season, were very important to obtain quality fruit with great acidity and balanced sugar contents.

The harvest occurred in September. After careful selection in the vineyards and the winery, the grapes were fermented without stems, partially in stainless steel small vats with long maceration and partially in traditional stone lagares where the grapes were gently foot treaded. The wine aged in French oak barrels for 20 months, where malolactic fermentation occurred.

Tasting Notes

Dark color. Complex and subtle aromas: black plums and spice notes, mineral earthy character and intense aromas of native bush plants from Douro Valley. Plenty of character. The palate is very well defined, with vibrant acidity and well integrated tannic structure; the fruit is present, strong mineral character, powerful but with an appealing freshness, very long and persistent. With great ageing potential.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão and others
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 100–400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel vats and stone lagares
Bottled: July 2010
Ageing: 20 months in French oak casks, 228l
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 19.8
Alcohol (%): 13
pH: 3.19
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.72
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.45
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 28
Production: 13.847 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma Tinto expresses the Douro character as we understand it: the edgy tannins represent the wilderness and the steepness of the vineyards, the strong character, results from the mountain hard viticulture, the mineral notes express the schist’s soils of the region, and the rich aroma, the sunny summer days. This was the first Douro wine produced by Niepoort in 1991, 20 years later many things have changed in Douro, but Redoma has kept its character. Produced from several north facing old vineyards over 60 years old, located in the Cima Corgo Region, the blends in the different vineyards include Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and several others.

Vinification

2009 was a very fresh year until the beginning of August. A good amount of water in the soil and a cold weather, unusual in the Douro Valley, was leading us to a long maturation season. But incredible high temperatures from 12th of August onwards resulted in a very fast maturation process all over the region without any shrivel berry. Harvest started earlier, in the beginning of September. After a careful selection in the vineyards and winery, the grapes were fermented, partially in stainless steel small vats with long maceration and partially in traditional stone lagares where the grapes were gently foot treaded. In some of the wines, small amounts of stems were used in order to obtain a fresh character. 60% of the wine aged in French oak barrels and 40% in 2000l oak vats where the malolactic fermentation occurred.

Tasting Notes

Dark in color. Red and black fruit aromas with plenty of plums, cherries notes and balsamic herbaceous aromas reminding the native Mediterranean flora. Strong mineral character with a wet stone aroma, very rich and complex. The palate is firm, supported by a good acidity and great tannic structure, soft, with present tannins, very long and persistent.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 120 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and others
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 100-400
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel lagares
Bottled: August 2011
Ageing: 21 months in French oak casks, 228l and 2000l
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 28.9
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 2.3
Alcohol (%): 14
pH: 3.62
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.27
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.75
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 19
Production: 18.500 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

With Redoma we try, every year, to express what we consider the Douro character, the edgy tannins represent the wilderness and the steepness of the vineyards, the strong character results from the mountain hard viticulture; the mineral notes express the schist’s soils of the region, and the rich aroma, the sunny summer days in the Region. Redoma was the first Douro still wine produced by Niepoort in 1991, 21 years later, many things have changed in Douro but Redoma has kept its character.

Produced from several north facing old vineyards over 60 years old, located in the Cima Corgo Region, the geographic center of the region, the blends in the different vineyards include Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão.

Vinification

2010 was uncommonly wet during winter and early spring, with heavy rains during these months. As a consequence the yields were high and we had to deal with a strong disease pressure on the vineyard. The maturation period was very hot and dry, but fortunately, light rain in the first days of September helped, especially on the older and high altitude vineyards, contributing to a balanced maturation process.

After a careful selection in the vineyards and winery, the grapes were fermented partially in stainless steel small vats with a long maceration and a small part in traditional stone lagares where the grapes were gently foot treaded. In some of the wines, 20% to 50% of stems were used in order to obtain a fresher character. 70% of the wine aged in French oak barrels, and 30% in old 2000l oak vats where they have done malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Notes

Deep color, with intense fresh black fruit notes and balsamic herbaceous aroma reminding the native Mediterranean flora we can find in the Region. Strong mineral character with a wet stone aroma, and stems notes, very rich and complex. In the palate, is wild with great complexity. Tannins are present but very well integrated and combined with a refreshing acidity. Very long after taste, great presence with a great ageing potential.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Several old vines
Average Vine Age: 60 to 90 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and others
Vines per HA: 6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 100-450
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Stainless steel vats and granite lagares
Bottled: August 2012
Ageing: 22 month in french oak casks, 228l and 2000l
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 28.1
Alcohol (%): 13.5
pH: 3.6
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.1
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.7
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 18
Production: 28.493 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

The Douro, wild, laced with vines created by Man, is a unique heritage. The main mission of Redoma, created in 1991, and the first red wine from Niepoort, is to reflect both the beauty and the harshness of the Douro Valley. It is a wine that, while respecting the specificities of each year, always has some rough edges, being slightly rustic, due to the use of the stalks in its vinification and an extended stage vats.

Vinification

2011 was characterised by a very early flowering and the whole of the growing cycle was brought forward, with the harvest beginning much sooner than usual. However, the vines planted at higher altitudes were slower to mature and the wines eventually provided moderate degrees of alcohol and good levels of tartaric acid and malic acid. The grapes for Redoma Red 2011 are from old vines near Quinta de Nápoles. After a careful selection on entering the cellar, the grapes were vinified with 30% stalks in a granite press, and trodden by foot. Redoma 2011 aged for 27 months, the first 12 months in used barrels of French oak where the malolactic fermentation took place, and the rest, in large capacity wooden vats. 16.632 bottles were bottled in December 2013.

Tasting Notes

Redoma presents a very fresh and balsamic aroma. Deep and concentrated, it shows an austere side of the Douro, with vegetal notes and some stalks. Complex and multidimensional: on the one hand, the terroir, the shale, the cold of the winter is felt in the mouth; on the other hand, it is peppery, with notes of spice to reflect the heat of the hot summer months in the Douro. It is vibrant, with slightly rustic tannins, integrated into a refreshing acidity. The finish is long, mineral and extremely elegant. A wine with great ageing potential and lots of character.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and old vines nearby
Average Vine Age: More than 70 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Rufete, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and others
Vines per HA: 4000-6500
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 150-500
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Barrels
Fermentation: Granite lagares (wine press tanks)
Bottled: December 2013
Ageing: 12 months in used French oak barrels and 15 months in large capacity wooden vats
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 26.6
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 2.1
Alcohol (%): 13.5
pH: 3.54
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.2
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.7
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 20
Production: 16.632 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

The Douro, wild, laced with vines created by Man, is a unique heritage. The main mission of Redoma, created in 1991, and the first red wine from Niepoort, is to reflect both the beauty and the harshness of the Douro Valley. It is a wine that, while respecting the specificities of each year, always has some rough edges, being slightly rustic, due to the use of the stalks in its vinification and an extended stage vats.

Vinification

The 2013 harvest began on 19 August, earlier than usual, in order to maintain the high levels of acidity and avoid high degrees of alcohol. It was a more productive year, around 25% better than 2012. The decision to start harvesting earlier turned out to be the right one, since the main vineyards had already been harvested before it started raining heavily on the 27th September.

The grapes for Redoma Red 2013 are from old vines near Quinta de Nápoles. After a careful selection on entering the cellar, the grapes were vinified with 50% stalks in a granite press, and trodden by foot. Redoma 2013, unlike the previous Redomas, made the malolactic fermentation and aged in large old wooden vats. 15.632 bottles were bottled in 29 July.

Tasting Notes

Lighter in colour than usual, resulting from more delicate winemaking, with less extraction, Redoma Red 2013 presentes a red and balsamic fruit aroma. Typical notes of plum and rockrose reveal a classic Douro. Deep and austere in the mineral notes and a light vegetal from the stems. Complex, multidimensional, with many layers to discover. Good volume in the mouth, firm and compact structure, with very expresssive tannins. In a balanced year as in 2013, we achieved an excellent harmony between power and elegance, between fruit and acidity. Long, mineral, and extremely elegant finish. A wine with a great ageing potential and lots of character.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and close old vineyards
Average Vine Age: Over 70 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Rufete, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and others
Vines per HA: 4000-6500
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 150-500
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Vat
Fermentation: Granite lagares
Bottled: 29 July 2015
Ageing: 22 months in old wooden vats
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 26.6
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 0.6
Alcohol (%): 13.5
pH: 3.66
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 4.9
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.7
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 27
Total SO₂ (mg/dm³): 78
Volumic Mass (g/cm³): 0.9911
Production: 15.476 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

The Douro, wild, laced with vines created by man, world heritage site, is a unique and very special location to make great wines. The main mission of Redoma red is to reflect both the beauty and the harshness of the Douro Valley. 2014 is more elegant than previous editions, with less extraction due to the vinification with stalks and an extended ageing in a single vat.

Vinification

The 2014 harvest was slightly lower in production comparatively to 2013, but certainly made up for it in quality. Harvest began in early September, as usual, in order to maintain the high levels of acidity, balance and freshness in the wines. As in the previous year, the early start avoided rain later in the month and overripe fruit in some more exposed vineyards.

The grapes for Redoma Red 2014 coming from old vines near Quinta de Nápoles, were carefully selected at the winery and vinified with 50% stalks in a granite lagar, trodden by foot. Since 2013, Redoma Red undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages, exclusively, in old wooden vats.

Tasting Notes

Lighter in colour than the previous year, as a result of a cooler year in Douro, the Redoma Red 2014 shows a red fresh fruit aroma, with spice notes, and a slight floral perfume. The typical notes of black plum and rockrose reveal a classic Douro. Deep and austere in the mineral notes, it shows a light vegetal character coming from the stems. It is complex, with a firm and compact structure, and very expressive tannins. A unique Redoma red, with a remarkable, delicate and very fresh acidity. Long, mineral, and extremely elegant finish. A wine with a great ageing potential and character.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and close old vineyards
Average Vine Age: Over 70 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Rufete, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and others
Vines per HA: 4000-6500
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 150-500
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: Vat
Fermentation: Granite lagares
Bottled: July 2015
Ageing: 22 months in old wooden vats
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 27.6
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 0.6
Alcohol (%): 12.5
pH: 3.7
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 4.8
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.6
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 33
Total SO₂ (mg/dm³): 99
Volumic Mass (g/cm³): 0.9921
Food Suggestions: Spicy food, pepper steak, red meat, wild. Vegetarian suggestions: spicy dishes, for example, with mushrooms.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Redoma Tinto was created with the objective of reflecting the beauty as well as the harsh conditions of the Douro Valley. In 2015, again we strived to produce very light and elegant wines, with a slightly lighter colour intensity than in previous years as well as lower extraction – thanks to the use of stalks and due to a longer maturation period in large wooden vats. The grapes used for this wine come from old vineyards growing on the left side of the Douro River.

Vinification

The 2014/15 viticultural year experienced a cold and very dry winter, with rainfall at a record low compared to previous years. In addition, the spring and summer were dry and hot with three heat waves occurring in June/July, prior to a cooler month of August – the low humidity ensured that the incidence of disease was at an all-time low, and as a result, the vineyards delivered superbly clean fruit. The well-balanced musts, the smooth tannins and the intense colour were already pointing to an exceptional vintage for the Douro.

After meticulous sorting in the cellar, the grapes were foot-trodden and 100% whole-bunch fermented in granite lagares. The Redoma 2015 went through malolactic fermentation and aged for 22 months in old wooden vats. The wine was bottled in July 2017.

Tasting Notes

The Redoma Tinto has plenty of individuality to offer, with deeply austere aromas, profound minerality and layered complexity. The nose is very expressive: floral notes and aromas of fruits of the forest beautifully complement the spice and light toastiness provided by the wood. Despite the wine’s youth, it is already well-balanced and shows fantastic concentration and a distinct freshness on the palate. The stalks, which play a fundamental role in the austerity and freshness of classic Douro wines, support the robust structure and body, culminating in a persistent and elegant finish, with the acidity present throughout. Thanks to the remarkable 2015 vintage, with its deep concentration and remarkable acidity, this is a wine which will certainly age beautifully in the bottle.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Old vineyards on the left bank of the Douro River
Average Vine Age: over 70 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Rufete, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and others
Vines per HA: 4000-6500
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 150-500
Harvest Period: September
Harvest Method: Manual
Malolactic: In wooden vats
Fermentation: Granite lagares
Bottled: July 2017
Ageing: 22 months in old wooden vats
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 0.6
Alcohol (%): 12
pH: 3.66
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 4.9
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.7
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 40
Total SO₂ (mg/dm³): 92
Production: 18 732 bottles
Food Suggestions: Spicy dishes, pepper steak, red meat, venison. Vegetarian options: spicy dishes featuring mushrooms, for example.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20

The Redoma Tinto was created with the objective of reflecting the beauty as well as the harsh conditions of the Douro Valley. In 2016, we again strived to produce very light and elegant wines, with a slightly lighter colour intensity than in previous years, as well as lower extraction – thanks to the use of stalks and due to an extended maturation period in large wooden vats. The grapes used for this wine stem from old vineyards growing on the left side of the Douro River.

Vinification

2016 gave us a cold and rainy Spring, which had an inevitable impact on the growth and development cycle of the vines. An extremely dry Summer ensued, with considerable fluctuations between day and night temperatures.

Harvest mostly took place towards the end of August, and this vintage of the Redoma can be considered as practically perfect thanks to the excellent quality of the fruit from the region. The grapes were perfectly healthy and showed good acidic structure.

Without any particular sorting process, the 100% whole bunches were fermented in stainless steel lagares equipped with mechanised stomping devices, with a short maceration period. Lastly the wine went through malolactic fermentation in old wooden barrels where it also matured for approximately 20 months. Bottling took place in June 2018.

Tasting Notes

The Redoma Tinto 2016 has plenty of individuality to offer, with a splendid concentrated purple colour and deeply austere aromas. Complex and profound spicy notes are complemented by the subtle vegetal hints which are so typical of the Tinta Amarela grape variety. Its expressive nose also shows floral notes which harmonise superbly with the wine’s minerality. The Redoma offers good palate weight with a distinct elegance thanks to its firm acidity and pleasant hints from the inclusion of stalks. Despite the wine’s youth, it already shows fantastic precision and great balance due to the long barrel maturation period. The finish is very long and persistent – this is a wine which will certainly age beautifully in the bottle.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: old vineyards growing on the left side of the Douro River.
Average Vine Age: More than 70 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Rufete, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
Vines per HA: 4000-6500
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 150-500
Harvest Period: August and September
Harvest Method: Manuel
Malolactic: In old wooden barrels
Fermentation: In lagares
Bottled: June 2018
Ageing: 20 months in old wooden barrels
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 26.1
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 0.6
Alcohol (%): 12
pH: 3.64
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 4.9
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.7
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 26
Total SO₂ (mg/dm³): 83
Volumic Mass (g/cm³): 0.99
Production: 21500 bottles
Allergens: Sulphites
Food Suggestions: Spicy dishes, pepper steak, red meat, venison. Vegetarian options: spicy dishes featuring mushrooms, for example.
Last Updated: 2023-03-20
Bottle
Box: 19 26.5 × 6 9893 wood
Pallet: 120 80 × 8 Rows 80 Boxes

The Redoma Tinto was created with the objective of reflecting the beauty as well as the harsh conditions of the Douro Valley. In 2017, we again strived to produce very light and elegant wines, with a slightly lighter colour intensity than in previous years, as well as lower extraction – thanks to the use of stalks and due to an extended maturation period in large wooden vats. The grapes used for this wine stem from old vineyards growing on the left side of the Douro River.

Vinification

The 2017 vintage experienced a dry winter, with rainfall significantly lower than the average of the past 30 years. A hot and dry spring followed, with heat waves continuing right through to the end of June. With this increase in average temperatures and the lack of rainfall, the growth cycle was 2 weeks early, from budbreak to veraison. Summer brought more high temperatures and low rainfall levels, which led to an early, intensive and short harvest.

2017 can be considered as a perfect year for the Redoma, thanks to the outstanding quality of the region’s fruit, with excellent acidity levels and health.

Forgoing any special sorting process, 100% whole bunches were transferred into stainless steel lagares equipped with mechanised stomping devices, where they macerated for a short period of time.

Lastly the wine went through malolactic fermentation in old wooden barrels where it also matured for approximately 20 months.

Tasting Notes

The Redoma Tinto 2017 has plenty of individuality to offer, with a splendid concentrated purple colour and deeply austere aromas. Complex and profound spicy notes are complemented by the subtle vegetal hints which are so typical of the Tinta Amarela grape variety. Its expressive nose also shows floral notes which harmonise superbly with the wine’s minerality. The Redoma offers good palate weight with a distinct elegance thanks to its firm acidity and pleasant hints from the inclusion of stalks. Despite the wine’s youth, it already shows fantastic precision and great balance due to the long barrel maturation period. The finish is very long and persistent – this is a wine which will certainly age beautifully in the bottle.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort(Vinhos) S.A
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Old vineyards growing on the left side of the Douro River.
Average Vine Age: More than 70 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Rufete, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
Vines per HA: 4000-6500
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 150 to 500
Harvest Period: September and October
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Malolactic: In old wooden barrels
Fermentation: In Lagares
Bottled: June 2019
Ageing: 20 months in old wooden barrels
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 24.8
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 0.6
Alcohol (%): 12.5
pH: 3.62
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5.1
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.7
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 19
Total SO₂ (mg/dm³): 56
Volumic Mass (g/cm³): 0.991
Production: 31548 Bottles
Allergens: Sulfite
Food Suggestions: Spicy dishes, pepper steak, red meat, venison. Vegetarian options: spicy dishes featuring mushrooms, for example.
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians: yes
Last Updated: 2023-03-20
Bottle
Box: 19 26.5 33 × 6 9893 wood
Pallet: 120 80 × 8 Rows 80 Boxes

Redoma tinto is Niepoort’s original Douro wine, first released in 1991. It is like Douro: "extreme, with a rigorous character". Old north-facing vineyards from Quinta de Nápoles and Pinhão Valley form the basis of Redoma. Its main varieties are Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca.

Vinification

The 2018 vintage was relatively cool up until August, with the coldest July recorded of the 21st century. In comparison to 2017, ripening was delayed by about 3 weeks. The first days of August brought a sudden increase in temperatures, with 4 August being the hottest day of the 21st century (to date). This meant that the grapes matured slowly in the month of September. Due to water stress, we obtained musts with low alcohol contents and good phenolic ripeness, with plenty of complexity and lightness.

Forgoing any special sorting process, 100% whole bunches were transferred into stainless steel lagares equipped with mechanised stomping devices, where they macerated for a short period of time.

Lastly the wine went through malolactic fermentation in old wooden barrels where it also matured for approximately 22 months.

Tasting Notes

With a garnet hue and dense core, the Redoma 2018 offers an austere profile, as it actually always does. Its aromatic profile harbours the herbaceous character typical of the Tinta Amarela grape variety which grows so abundantly in the old vineyard blocks. Aromas of fresh red fruits and quite expressive pink peppercorns join these wonderful herbaceous notes. The palate is youthful, light and supported by a distinct acidity which, together with the freshness provided by the grape stalks, turn the Redoma 2018 into a firm and beautifully structured wine. It culminates in a long, spicy finish with an elegance and linearity which can only stem from its time spent maturing in barrels.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Old vineyards growing on the left side of the Douro River.
Average Vine Age: More than 70 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão
Vines per HA: 4500-6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 150-500
Harvest Period: August and september
Harvest Method: Hand Picked
Malolactic: In old wooden barrels
Fermentation: In Lagares
Bottled: July 2020
Ageing: 22 months in old wooden barrels
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 24.2
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 0.6
Alcohol (%): 12.5
pH: 3.63
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 4.8
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.6
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 15
Total SO₂ (mg/dm³): 66
Volumic Mass (g/cm³): 0.991
Production: 31000 Bottles
Allergens: Sulfite
Food Suggestions: Spicy dishes, pepper steak, red meat, venison. Vegetarian options: spicy dishes featuring mushrooms, for example.
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians: yes
Last Updated: 2023-03-20
Bottle
Box: 19 26.5 33 × 6 9893 wood
Pallet: 80 120 × 8 Rows 80 Boxes

Redoma tinto is Niepoort’s original Douro wine, first released in 1991. It is like Douro: "extreme, with a rigorous character". Old north-facing vineyards from Quinta de Nápoles and Pinhão Valley form the basis of Redoma. Its main varieties are Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca.

Vinification

The 2019 viticultural year was marked by dry weather. Spring began with high temperatures, which subsequently dropped and remained low during the entire summer. Some rainfall occurred at just the right point of the vines’ growth phase, and flowering took place in excellent weather conditions, leading to medium to high yields with healthy berries. The mild days and cool nights of the month of August allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and harmoniously.

Harvesting began on 8 August. The peak harvesting period took place during the week of 8 - 15 September, with the harvest ending on 1 October.Forgoing any special sorting process, 100% whole bunches were transferred into stainless steel lagares equipped with mechanised stomping devices, where they macerated for a short period of time.

Lastly the wine went through malolactic fermentation in old wooden barrels where it also matured for approximately 22 months.

Tasting Notes

The Redoma Tinto 2019 reflects all the elegance, structure and acidity that a region with the Douro’s range has to offer.

Deep ruby red in appearance, the wine shows violet glints when swirled in the glass.

The delicate bouquet releases notes of blossoms and red fruit such as cherry, as well as minty and smoky nuances which contribute to the wine’s complexity and character.

The palate offers good volume, roundness, spice and precision, all blended together with the utmost harmony.

A long finish with persistent acidity lend this Redoma impressive longevity.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort(Vinhos) S.A
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Old vineyards growing on the left side of the Douro River.
Average Vine Age: More than 70 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão
Vines per HA: 4500-6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 150-500
Harvest Period: August and september
Harvest Method: Hand Picked
Malolactic: In old wooden barrels
Fermentation: In Lagares
Bottled: July 2021
Ageing: 22 months in old wooden barrels
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 23.2
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 0.6
Alcohol (%): 12.4
pH: 3.59
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 5
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.5
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 15
Total SO₂ (mg/dm³): 52
Volumic Mass (g/cm³): 0.99
Production: 23000 Bottles
Allergens: Sulfite
Food Suggestions: Spicy dishes, pepper steak, red meat, venison. Vegetarian options: spicy dishes featuring mushrooms, for example.
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians: yes
Last Updated: 2023-03-20
Bottle
Box: 19 26.5 33 × 6 9893 wood
Pallet: 80 120 × 8 Rows 80 Boxes

Redoma tinto is Niepoort’s original Douro wine, first released in 1991. It is like Douro: "extreme, with a rigorous character". Old north-facing vineyards from Quinta de Nápoles and Pinhão Valley form the basis of Redoma. Its main varieties are Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca.

Vinification

The 2020 growing year was very heterogeneous. A rainy winter was followed by a quite moderate spring, providing favourable conditions for the vines’ growth. On the other hand, the month of June was relatively cool and slowed down the growth cycle. July brought very high temperatures (the hottest since 1931), with three heat waves which reduced the yields somewhat.

Harvesting began in the first weeks of August in the hottest areas and concluded in the higher-lying slopes at the end of September.

Forgoing any special sorting process, 100% whole bunches were transferred into stainless steel lagares equipped with mechanised stomping devices, where they macerated for a short period of time.

Lastly the wine went through malolactic fermentation in old wooden barrels where it also matured for approximately 22 months.

Tasting Notes

The Redoma Tinto 2020 is a Niepoort classic which reflects the elegance, structure, and acidity that only a region as diverse as the Douro Valley can express.

A beautifully concentrated ruby red appearance displays some violet glints when the wine is swirled. The nose is delicate, with notes of aromatic herbs, floral aromas, and hints of fruits of the forest which are complemented by smoky nuances, adding further complexity and character.

On the palate, this wine offers body and roundness as well as a piquant, linear, and incredibly well-balanced profile. Its outstanding acidity provides a long, expressive finish and promises longevity.

Technical Information

Producer: Niepoort(Vinhos)SA
Region: Douro
Wine Color: Red
Soil Type: Schist
Vineyards: Old vineyards growing on the left side of the Douro River.
Average Vine Age: More than 70 years
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão
Vines per HA: 4500-6000
Pruning Method: Guyot and Royat
Altitude (m): 150-500
Harvest Period: August and september
Harvest Method: Hand Picked
Malolactic: In old wooden barrels
Fermentation: In Lagares
Bottled: July 2022
Ageing: 22 months in old wooden barrels
Dry Extract (g/dm³): 23.2
Residual Sugar (g/dm³): 0.6
Alcohol (%): 12.3
pH: 3.66
Total Acidity (g/dm³): 4.8
Volatile Acidity (g/dm³): 0.5
Free SO₂ at Bottling (mg/dm³): 24
Total SO₂ (mg/dm³): 74
Volumic Mass (g/cm³): 0.991
Production: 17600 Bottles
Allergens: Sulfite
Food Suggestions: Spicy dishes, pepper steak, red meat, venison. Vegetarian options: spicy dishes featuring mushrooms, for example.
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians: yes
Last Updated: 2023-03-20
Bottle
Box: 19 26.5 33 × 6 9893 wood
Pallet: 80 120 × 8 Rows 80 Boxes