Niepoort Docil Vinho Verde 2024

Made with the indigenous varietal Loureiro in the green hills east of Porto, the nose opens with lime zest, florals, citrus, wet stones, and passionfruit. The palate is light with zippy acid and the lightest bubbly edge to the lime, lemon, florals, and wet stones. - D&M TASTING NOTES

IMPORTER NOTES:

OVERVIEW "Niepoort is known for bringing together friends and winemakers across regions in creative, boundary-pushing collaborations. The Dócil comes from the heart of Vinho Verde and features one of the region’s most influential figures: Luís Cerdeira, formerly of Soalheiro.

This collaborative wine is a Vinho Verde shaped by Cerdeira’s signature precision and depth, produced in partnership with Dirk Niepoort and his team. It's a natural fit: both Cerdeira and Niepoort are known for their restless creativity and passion for expressing terroir in distinctive, authentic ways.

Docil is made from 100% Loureiro grapes from 20+ year old vines grown on granitic soils that are farmed organically. With bright notes matched by concentration, this is a Vinho Verde that shows depth that is a rare find in this category."

QUICK FACTS:

COUNTRY: Portugal

REGION: Vinhos Verde

SUB-REGION: Lousada

APPELLATION: Vinho Verde DOC

FARMING: Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic, Vegan

VARIETIES: 100% Loureiro

VINEYARDS: From the Lima Valley from vines grown on granite soil.

HARVEST & VINIFICATION: Whole bunches were pressed gently, then the must was left to settle before fermenting at a low temperature in stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for five months in stainless steel.