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Raudonasis sausas
The huge passion of Dirk Niepoort for Baga variety and the fantastic terroir of the Bairrada region led him to look for small parcels of Baga in very old vines, scattered throughout the Cantanhede region, over the past three years. These wines were light in color and alcoholic content, elegant and fine, soon after bottling, but with a huge ageing potential. With the acquisition of the Quinta de Baixo in 2012, it became possible to recreate the Lagar de Baixo brand, moving towards a classically-styled wine which highlights the nobility of Baga grown in Bairrada. The red Lagar de Baixo is the result of a combination of very old vines and younger vines: complex, serious, but with some youth and grip. Its colour is lively and pale, with some purple glints. On the nose, floral nuances and notes of aromatic herbs mingle with cherry and pomegranate aromas. The time spent maturing in barrels complements the wine’s profile with hints of spice and vanilla pods. The wine’s rounded, polished and highly elegant palate also offers plenty of freshness and intensity, ending in a long, expressive finish.
Serve at 16-18 °C with venison dishes, pork and bean stew, baked cod.
Delicately scented as it is fruited, revealing pine needle, resin, sandalwood and sooty, chalky clay riffs to its racy redcurrant, fresh blackcurrant and earthier beetroot. Having aged for 19 months in large barrels, the tannins are fine and dusty. A medium-bodied style of Baga, fermented in stainless steel lagares with carbonic maceration and whole-bunch influence.
Niepoort is an independent family business since 1842. Through five generations, the business passed successfully from one Niepoort to the next Niepoort and in most cases older and younger generation worked side by side for a long period. At this time, we are enthusiastically looking forward to the future sixth generation, anticipating close collaboration
