Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Niepoort
Label Name:
 
Batuta
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Tasting Note:
 
Pomegranate layered with allspice and a touch of mushroom; full with firm tannins.
Best Temperature:
 
16–18°C
Description:
 
Niepoort Niepoort Batuta 2017 draws on Douro, Portugal, where granite and schist meet sunny, diurnal. Picked by hand at daybreak and fermented in small vats with gentle pump‑overs, then matured in a mix of neutral and seasoned barrels, it captures a vivid, savory take on Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca.