With the mission of respecting biodiversity, we are recovering several old vines of white varieties in Dão, going beyond the variety Encruzado, predominant in the region. Rótulo white results from a blend of varieties, almost forgotten, like Borrado das Moscas, Rabo de Ovelha and Cercial, among others. Without any influence of barrels, we created a delicate, light, and harmonious wine, that reflects the granite, very typical of this region.
- Vinification
The viticultural year 2015 in Dão was marked by a drier winter than in the previous year and the rain in early spring allowed to obtain some water reserves in the soil that supported the plant during the dry months of spring and summer. Being an early year, in July the vine was already in the verison phase and the harvest began one week earlier than the last year. The grapes coming from old vines were carefully transported to the cellar, where they were pressed. The alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel vats, and the ageing took 12 months in cement vats in the presence of fine lees.
- Tasting Notes
Yellow bright and very light colour, the Rótulo white 2015 has a delicate aroma, with a vegetal component strongly present, in harmony with some notes of stone and slight notes of white fruit. Structured, with good mouth volume, is a white with presence, supported by a good acidity and a strong mineral component. Refreshing, provides a delicate finish, with notes of fruit and fresh herbs.
- Technical Information
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Producer
- Niepoort Vinhos
Region
- Dão
Soil Type
- Granite
Average Vine Age
- 40 to 60 years
Grape Varieties
- Encruzado, Borrado das moscas, Rabo de ovelha e Cerceal
Vines per HA
- 4500
Pruning Method
- Royal and Guyot
Alt. from Sea Level
- 450m
Harvest Period
- September 2015
Harvest Method
- Manual
Malolactic
- In Cement Vats
Fermentation
- Inox
Ageing
- 12 months in cement vats
Dry Extract (g/dm3)
- 20.6
Residual Sugar (g/dm3)
- 1.7
Alcohol (%)
- 12.5
pH
- 3.29
Total Acidity (g/dm3)
- 5.54
Volatile Acidity (g/dm3)
- 0.29
Free SO2 at Bottling (mg/dm3)
- 19
Total SO2 (mg/dm3)
- 104
Volumic Mass (g/cm3)
- 0.9894
Food Suggestions
- Delicate fish, salads and any type of white meat. Cheese with soft flavour, hard cheese.
Bottle
Box
-
30.5
17.5
× 6
8246.5
cardboard
Palette
-
120
80
90 Boxes
As part of our mission to honour biodiversity, we have been recovering various old white grape vineyards in Dão, going beyond than just Encruzado – the predominant variety of the region. The Rótulo Branco is a blend of almost extinct varieties such as Borrado das Moscas, Rabo de Ovelha and Cercial, among others. Without any influence from oak, we have created a delicate, light and well-balanced wine which reflects the granitic soils that are so typical of this region.
- Vinification
The 2017 viticultural year experienced a dry winter, with much lower rainfall than the average in the past 30 years. A hot and dry spring followed, with heat waves which persisted to the beginning of summer. With the increase of average temperatures and the lack of rainfall, we have seen an advance of about 2 weeks in the vines’ vegetative cycle, from budbreak to veraison.
This situation carried on through summer, leading to an early start to a harvest that proved to be particularly intense and short.
The grapes were harvested from old vines and then carefully transported to the cellar where they were pressed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, whereafter the wine was matured for 12 months in cement tanks on its fine lees.
- Tasting Notes
The Rótulo Branco 2017 delights the eye with a brilliant and very light lemon colour, and offers aromas which initially present themselves as shy but exceptionally delicate, with notes of pear and white flowers beautifully balanced out by hints of stone. With some body on the palate, this is a silky white wine with beautiful texture provided by the pleasant acidity and citrusy character. It concludes with a long finish full of fruit and fresh herbs. A wine that offers a lot of drinking pleasure on various occasions!
- Technical Information
-
Producer
- Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A
Region
- Dão
Soil Type
- Granite
Vineyards
- Old vines
Average Vine Age
- 40 to 60 years
Grape Varieties
- Encruzado, Borrado das moscas, Rabo de Ovelha e Cercial
Vines per HA
- 4500 vines
Pruning Method
- Royat e Guyot
Alt. from Sea Level
- 450
Harvest Period
- September
Harvest Method
- Hand picking
Malolactic
- In cement tanks
Fermentation
- In stainless steel tanks
Bottled
- September 2018
Ageing
- 12 months in cement tanks
Dry Extract (g/dm3)
- 19.3
Residual Sugar (g/dm3)
- 1
Alcohol (%)
- 12.5
pH
- 3.26
Total Acidity (g/dm3)
- 5.6
Volatile Acidity (g/dm3)
- 0.39
Free SO2 at Bottling (mg/dm3)
- 31
Total SO2 (mg/dm3)
- 132
Volumic Mass (g/cm3)
- 0.99
Production
- 6000 bottles
Allergens
- Sulphites
Food Suggestions
- Delicate fish, salads and all types of white meat. Hard cheeses with a mild flavour.
Bottle
Box
-
30.5
17.5
× 6
7646
cardboard
Palette
-
120
80
90 Boxes
