Niepoort Robustus 2009

The Robustus is the wine that Dirk Niepoort has chosen as a recognition for the first wine he made in 1990 but which was never released. The idea is essentially based on great traditional Italian wines with long ageing in old wood to soften the tannins. The idea was to create a powerful wine that would reflect well the DOURO and its vineyards and the 4 years of ageing did not rob the Niepoort Robustus of its youth. On the contrary, it added elegance and complexity to the intense scents of coffee and cigar box, which combine with aromas of red and black fruits. From the slate soil come the balsamic and spicy aromas. On the palate, the wine unfolds a wide range with lots of fruit and a strong mineral character. The structure is supported by well integrated tannins. Very lively, the Robustus proves itself more by its freshness than by its concentration. Long, seductive and persistent finish. Here is a wonderful article about Dirk van der Niepoort in the Spiegel. Title: The treasure of old vines To the article on Spiegel online This text has been automatically translated.