Niepoort Batuta

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The grapes to produce this wine come from Quinta do Carril, from a north-facing vineyard with more than 70 years, and also from old vineyards about 100 years old near Quinta de Nápoles. Batuta is the result of a delicate vinification process, with long maceration but little extraction, where all the details are carefully considered in order to obtain a complex, fine and elegant wine. It has plenty of concentration from the old Douro vineyards, yet it is fresh and delicate.

The 2022 vintage was the driest year of the 21st century, with a harvest that began earlier than ever before! In the past few years, we have witnessed an increase in unpredictable weather, with more frequent extreme phenomena, such as the heat waves and heavy rains that characterised the year 2022 in the Douro. Since we farm our vineyards in a natural way at Niepoort, this climatic variability has a great impact on the final profile of our wines, which means that the 2022 vintage is one to remember. After the fruit was meticulously sorted in the vineyard as well as in the cellar, fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, with a skin contact period of approximately 80 days. Following this long maceration period, the wine matured for about 20 months in French barriques, with 50% new wood.

Batuta 2022 presents itself with a deep, intense color, reflecting its concentration and potential for aging. On the nose, it offers a captivating mix of graphite, blackberries, and leather, creating a complex and inviting bouquet. The palate is vibrant and structured, with a nice lingering acidity that adds freshness and balance highlighting the wine’s elegance. The tannins provide a firm backbone, indicating the wine’s youth and promise for further development over time. This vintage is poised to reveal even greater depth and complexity as it matures, making it a true expression of the Douro’s finesse.