Niepoort Robustus 2009
- Niepoort Vinhos S.A.
- Red wine - dry
- Portugal - Douro
- Touriga Franca - blend
€79.90*
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The Robustus is the wine that Dirk Niepoort has chosen as a recognition for the first wine he made in 1990 but which was never released. The idea is essentially based on great traditional Italian wines with long ageing in old wood to soften the tannins. The idea was to create a powerful wine that would reflect well the DOURO and its vineyards and the 4 years of ageing did not rob the Niepoort Robustus of its youth. On the contrary, it added elegance and complexity to the intense scents of coffee and cigar box, which combine with aromas of red and black fruits. From the slate soil come the balsamic and spicy aromas. On the palate, the wine unfolds a wide range with lots of fruit and a strong mineral character. The structure is supported by well integrated tannins. Very lively, the Robustus proves itself more by its freshness than by its concentration. Long, seductive and persistent finish. Here is a wonderful article about Dirk van der Niepoort in the Spiegel. Title: The treasure of old vines To the article on Spiegel online
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Die Gärung des Robustus erfolgte in Edelstahltanks, mit 70% der Stiele und insgesamt 50 Tage Maischestandzeit. Der Wein reifte für 49 Monate in gebrauchten 2000 Liter-Holzfudern.
| Alcohol % Vol: | 13.5 |
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| acidity [g/l]: | 4.9 |
| acidity level: | low |
| age restriction: | from 16 years |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| classification: | D.O.C. |
| country of origin: | Portugal |
| distributor: | Niepoort, P-4050-296 Porto |
| free SO₂ content [mg/l]: | 15 |
| grape varietals: | Rufete, Sousão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Pinheira, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca |
| main grape varietal: | Touriga Franca |
| optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): | 2024 |
| pH value: | 3.6 |
| residual sugar: | 2 |
| single varietal / blend: | blend |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2009 |
| winemaker: | Dirk van der Niepoort |
| wine region: | Douro |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |