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Niepoort 'Lagar de Baixo' Baga 2021

Light & Bright Reds Baga Bairrada , Portugal
Bright sour cherry, herbs and finely grippy Baga tannins.
£24.95
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Why You'll Love It
Niepoort makes a lovely case for Baga as a serious alternative to Burgundy Pinot Noir. This is fresh, fragrant and distinctly savoury, with red cherry, a little leather and the kind of lively acidity that makes the bottle disappear at dinner. Great with duck, pork or mushroom dishes.
About The Producer
Niepoort is one of the defining names in modern Portuguese wine. Founded in 1842 in Vila Nova de Gaia as an independent Port house, it remains in the hands of the Niepoort family, now spanning six generations. Dirk Niepoort joined his father Rolf in 1987 and began challenging what people expected from the Douro. By acquiring Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril and championing dry wines alongside the family's outstanding Ports, he helped transform the reputation of Portugal's indigenous grapes and vineyards. Rather than chasing sheer weight or concentration, Niepoort's approach favours freshness, balance, character and a genuine expression of place. That curiosity has since taken the family into Dão, Bairrada, Vinho Verde and beyond, working with old vines, local varieties and like-minded growers. Today Dirk works alongside the next generation, including Daniel and Marco, who continue to push the estate forward without losing sight of its roots. For Vino Gusto, Niepoort is far more than a great Port house: it is one of the most influential and exciting producers in Portuguese wine.
Winemaking Information
Made from 100% Baga grown on Bairrada's clay-limestone soils, blending fruit from older estate vineyards with selected growers. The 2021 fruit was carefully sorted before spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, followed by maturation in large, used oak vats for roughly 22 months. Its relatively light extraction retains Baga's acidity and fine, chalky tannins.
Wine Details
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Baga
Region Bairrada
Country Portugal
Wine Type Red
Wine Style Light & Bright Reds
Vintage 2021
ABV 12%
Volume 75cl
Production Methods
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
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