{"product_id":"niepoort-robustus-2015-0-75","title":"NIEPOORT ROBUSTUS 2015 0.75","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eProduct:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNIEPOORT ROBUSTUS 2015 0.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Portugal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNiepoort (Wines) SA\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Douro \u003cbr\u003eThe name Robustus pays homage to the first Douro wine, produced by Dirk Niepoort, the Robustus 1990, which was never commercially released. Since 2004, Robustus has been vinified according to the methods used in the production of traditional wines. The long aging in old wooden barrels imparts maturity, complexity, softens the tannins and gives the wine precision and balance, without losing any of its vigor and aromatic freshness. Robustus comes from our oldest, north-facing vines, where acidity and tannic structure are high. In an extremely hot region, with the diversity of terroirs and the wisdom of the old vines, it is possible to produce fresh wines with long aging potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Shale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/b\u003e Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão and others\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eExam Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e The Robustus 2015 is a mature wine. After prolonged aging in 2000L foudres, it develops somewhat earthy tertiary aromas with an emphasis on peat.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eTaste:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe tannins are seductive, yet perfectly balanced, with great structure, a quality that only old vines can impart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the palate, it impresses with its youthfulness, lightness, and tension; very refined with a long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Game dishes (partridge, venison), duck rice. Vegetarian suggestions: dishes with mushrooms or truffles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eService:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDecanting is recommended one hour in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e The climatic conditions of the 2015 viticultural year were very favorable, with sun, heat and low humidity, allowing for homogeneous vegetative growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWinter, with rain starting in March, replenished a large part of the soil's water reserves. At the beginning of spring, average temperatures were high and some rain completed the water replenishment, allowing for balanced budding. After flowering in May, veraison began in July, quite uniformly, about two weeks earlier than the previous year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e One of the unique aspects of this vintage year was the vine's ability to remain hydrated during ripening. In late August and early September, the basal leaves remained green and moist, with the berries hydrated and a thick, firm skin. The balance of the musts, the smoothness of the tannins, and the intense color concentration indicate that we are witnessing an exceptional year for Douro DOC wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe grapes for Robustus were hand-selected upon arrival at the winery, falling by gravity into a stainless steel vat. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration were lengthy. Aging in 2000-liter barrels lasted more than 4 years. 5200 bottles of this wine were bottled in February 2020, without fining or filtration.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eInternship:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e48 months in old wooden barrels\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/b\u003e 12% vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eQuantity per box:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eBox Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSuitable for Vegetarians:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSuitable for Vegans:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/b\u003e Sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARRAFEIRA PORTELA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49359424946521,"sku":null,"price":66.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/9765\/5129\/files\/Designsemnome-2024-09-23T214352.903.png?v=1727124244","url":"https:\/\/www.garrafeiraportela.pt\/en\/products\/niepoort-robustus-2015-0-75","provider":"GARRAFEIRA PORTELA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}