Niepoort Coche Branco

Description

This Niepoort Coche is a delightfully bold testament to tradition. Born from the estate’s century-old vineyards on the right bank of the Douro, it’s a remarkably light wine, balancing the seriousness of the schistous soils with an unexpected freshness. Dirk Niepoort, ever the meticulous craftsman, employed a careful approach – hand-picked grapes, gentle pressing, extended decantation, and fermentation in new French oak barrels, giving it a subtle flinty character and notes of dried fruits. The acidity is firm, the finish complex and subtly saline, perfectly suited to be enjoyed in a Burgundy-style glass, just as Dirk himself would suggest. A true gem – awarded 94 points – celebrating the legacy of a producer fiercely dedicated to the authenticity of Portuguese wine.