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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2022 to 2032.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2020 | 2017 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb
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Savoury spice and herbs frame the lamb. -
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa
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Fresh acidity lifts the salt cod and potato. -
Aged cheese
Mineral structure carries a rich cheese.
How to serve Niepoort Redoma Tinto
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lamb, Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Dirk Niepoort launched Redoma in 1991 as one of the first modern, elegant Douro table wines, helping spark the region's still-wine renaissance.
- 1991: First Redoma Tinto, an early modern Douro red
Facts
- Producer
- Niepoort · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Aged in French oak, part new, for around 18 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1991
Frequently asked about Niepoort Redoma Tinto
What does Niepoort Redoma Tinto taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A pioneering elegant Douro red from old field-blend vines, fresh and mineral with red-fruit purity and savoury spice rather than weight.
When should I drink Niepoort Redoma Tinto?
Drink 5 to 15 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 Tinto?
Roast lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa and Aged cheese. Savoury spice and herbs frame the lamb.
Is Niepoort Redoma Tinto 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 Tinto?
The blend is Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.
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