Sempar Portalegre Tinto 2020, Niepoort
Region: Portugal
Producer: Niepoort
"Sempar" means "unrivaled," "unique," or "incomparable"—a name that perfectly reflects the style of Niepoort’s winemaking philosophy: uncomplicated wines that allow the vineyards of their origin to truly shine.Dirk Niepoort holds the area around Portalegre in the Alentejo in high regard. The elegance and balance derived from the granite and slate soils, combined with the altitude of the Serra de S. Mamede mountains, lend the wines a multifaceted acidity that allows for great versatility.
Sempar: a unique balance between the warmth of the Alentejo and the freshness of the Serra mountains. This wine is light and radiant in color, with a lively and expressive nose featuring hints of citrus blossom and ripe red berries. The palate is soft and refined, offering vibrant freshness and delicate acidity.
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| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | field blend |
| Drinking window | 2022-2029 |
| Alc. | 13.0% |
| Vinification | The vast majority of the grapes were destemmed. Fermentation took place in concrete amphorae—where the wine also aged for 36 months—without excessive extraction. |
| Ripening | - |
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Sempar means unequalled, and Niepoort does not mean it as a boast but as a programme: wines that above all show their vineyard. A field blend from Portalegre, largely destemmed, fermented and aged for thirty-six months in concrete amphorae, without much extraction. Three years of concrete without oak flavour rounds the tannin completely while the fruit stays sharp.
Grilled turkey brochette with sage
Mushroom pie
Serveren op 15–16 °C
Dirk Niepoort's impact on the Portuguese wine landscape can hardly be overestimated. When he took over the helm from his father Rolf in 1990, as the 5th generation of the originally Dutch Van der Niepoort family, it was immediately clear that something was about to happen.
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