Niepoort Redoma Branco Reserva

Notes - Redoma Branco comes from small and very old vineyards, with many different varieties, the most important are: Rabigato, Codega, Donzelinho, Viosinho and Arinto. These vineyards are planted at high altitudes, between 400 and 700 meters. Redoma White Reserva is barrel fermented and aged, using French oak, 90% new. The wine does not undergo any malolactic fermentation, to preserve plenty of acidity and tautness. The final result is an impressive wine, fresh and mineral but showing also concentration and complexity. There is a big, toasty, nutty concentration on the nose that is extremely Burgundian (this would be a great ringer for a 1er Cru white Burgundy in a blind tasting), and little herbal nuances. It has a smooth, full texture in the mouth with a raft of white fruit flavours and little mineral suggestion. There is good orangy acidity, and lots of finesse leading to a long, beautifully delineated finish.
 
     

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