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91POINTS
16¾/20
Niepoort Dão 2016
Dão, Northern Portugal, PortugalOff Dão's granitic soils, this is predominantly Touriga Nacional, with smaller parts Jaen, Tinta Pinheira, and Alfrocheiro, and (mostly) bush vines 30-80 years old, growing around 600m. It was fermented and aged in cement. Dusky plum, wild blackberry, thorns, crushed violets, cracked stones are drawn across the medium palate, fresh with altitude, and buzzing with that granitic grip, particularly prevalent on the lingering, peppery, rosemary finish. Tannins are ample, but well absorbed by the fruit, leaving a sticky tug in their wake. Certainly still alive, and drinking well (ideally with an herb roasted rack of lamb or pork).Tasted: 11 October 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:Le Sommelier Inc.
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Jaen - Alfrocheiro Preto - Tinta Pinheira
