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Portuguese wine is more than Porto. Jancis Robinson’s standard advice for which wine regions to look out for says it all – Portugal offers ‘real originality and value’.

‘It’s no secret that the Douro has been making excellent still red wines for years,’ explains Decanter. Douro superstar Dirk Niepoort is among the country’s most famous names, creating still reds that ‘over-deliver in quality and flavour’ at very attractive prices, says Julia Harding MW.

The 2019 Vertente captures the essence of the Douro and is ‘one of the winery’s best values’, according to the Wine Advocate. A field-blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and others raised on schist, it’s a graceful, textured wine that shows elegant red and black fruit followed by foresty graphite notes on the palate.

From the limestone-clay soils of Bairrada DOC and made from the Baga grape, we can’t get enough of the Niepoort Lagar de Baixo 2020. It’s a wine bar wonder here in South Africa, bursting with crunchy red berry fruit, dried herbs and chalky minerality.

Charme 2020 ‘is a wine like no other’. Crafted from vines that are 70 to 100+ years old, it highlights Dirk's passion for Burgundian Pinot Noir. His aim here is ‘finesse, finesse, finesse’. Of the previous vintage Jancis Robinson noted: ‘The opposite end of the scale to most Douro reds: light, pale, delicate.’

Lastly, for delicious, refreshing drinkability and great value, always have a case of their 2020 Fabelhaft Tinto on hand.

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Tasting notes

Niepoort Vertente 2019

‘The colour is pale and of medium concentration. The nose, rich with aromas of fruits of the forest, also offers notes of graphite, spice, leather and beautifully integrated wood. On the palate, the wine shines with youthfulness, tension, acidity and structure. The finish is piquant and persistent.’ – Winemaker

Niepoort Lagar de Baixo 2020

‘The Lagar de Baixo is a delicate yet complex red wine. 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.’ – Winemaker

Niepoort Charme 2020

‘With its lively, pale colour, this wine’s appearance is probably closest to a Burgundian Pinot Noir. The nose reveals the complexity of the grape varieties and old vines which make up this blend. First, floral notes of violets appear, followed by fleeting nuances of graphite on a base of red fruits such as raspberry, redcurrant and cherry. The oak is incredibly discreet and balanced by balsamic as well as minty aromas which further elevate the wine’s sophistication.The palate impresses with outstanding elegance, precision, a delicate structure and superb acidity, finishing long, with persistent spice and freshness.’ – Winemaker

Niepoort Fabelhaft Tinto 2020

‘The wine boasts a beautiful, intense hue, revealing violet tones when swirled. Floral aromas combine with notes of red berries and a subtle minty character which lends the wine complexity and freshness. The palate is wonderfully round and elegant, with pronounced acidity. This is an uncomplicated red wine from the Douro Valley. A wine which shows off its origins and its abundance of grape varieties in an elegant, fresh and easy-drinking interpretation of the terroir.’ – Winemaker

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