Winemaking:
Robustus name pays tribute to the first wine that Dirk Niepoort made in 1990 with the same name and which was never released. The inspiration behind Robustus is essentially based on the traditional way of aging wines for a longer period of time in larger old woods. The idea was to make a wine that portrayed the Douro and its vineyards well, with great structure, with the presence of tannins and acidity that would give it vigor and vigor as well as many years of life in bottle. Aging in old wooden vats of 2000 liters for 4 years allows this powerful wine to develop, based on its aromatic complexity, the balance of well-integrated tannins derived from long aging and its great acidity. Vinification was carried out in vats with Robustus in mind, using 70% of the stalks, with 50 days of total maceration; the wine aged from the beginning in old wooden vats of 2000 L. The bottling was done in April without fining or filtration.
Grape Varieties:
Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousão, Rufete, Tinta Pinheira
Tasting Notes:
Robustus is showing an incredible freshness, 4 years in wood have not taken away its youth, on the contrary they have given elegance and complexity to a very intense aroma where notes of coffee and cigar box with dark and red fruits, from the slate soil that have a spicy and balsamic character. The palate has great breadth with the presence of earthy mineral notes; Long and lively, the wine stands out for its freshness and youth rather than the weight of its structure, which displays highly polished tannins. Very long and persistent finish with great aging potential.
Store and serve advice:
Storage Lying down at a temperature of 15°C. Serve at a temperature of 16°C to 18°C.
Food Pairing:
Game dishes (partridge, venison), duck rice. Vegetarian suggestions: mushrooms and truffles.
Allergens:
Contains sulfites.