In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled white fish
Mineral acidity lifts the fish. -
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa
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Texture and salinity carry the salt cod. -
Bolinhos de bacalhau
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Crisp acidity cuts the fried cod cakes.
How to serve Niepoort Redoma Branco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled white fish, Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa, Bolinhos de bacalhau. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Redoma Branco is one of the Douro's benchmark old-vine whites, from high-altitude field-blend vineyards.
- 1991 — Redoma range established
Facts
- Producer
- Niepoort
- Grapes
- Rabigato, Codega, Viosinho, Donzelinho
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in old oak casks
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1991
Scores
- Wine Advocate 93 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Niepoort Redoma Branco
What does Niepoort Redoma Branco taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A serious old-vine Douro white from field-blend vines, mineral and saline with a nutty cask-aged texture and racy acidity.
When should I drink Niepoort Redoma Branco?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Niepoort Redoma Branco?
Grilled white fish is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa and Bolinhos de bacalhau. Mineral acidity lifts the fish.
Is Niepoort Redoma Branco vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Niepoort Redoma Branco?
The blend is Rabigato, Codega, Viosinho, Donzelinho. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.