2023 Niepoort Loureiro ‘Docil’ Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde is Portugal’s summer wine. It’s the kind of white that can go from beach cooler to dinner party and is made for easygoing days and effortless pairings. Enjoy it as an aperitif with some spiced olives, tinned fish & potato chips or at the dinner table alongside a shaved fennel and citrus salad or easy fish tacos.
Biodynamic/organic farming practices, hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel, no malolactic fermentation, 2,000 cases produced.
- Tasting Notes grapefruit peel, green apple, pear, mandarin, acacia and lime blossom
- Variety 100% Loureiro
- Region Portugal, Vinho Verde
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 11.5%
- Table Talk Vinho Verde is Portugal’s northernmost coastal wine region, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and separated from Spain to the north by the Minho River.
Niepoort is a historic, family-owned winery founded in 1842 when Dutch merchant Franciscus van der Niepoort settled in Portugal’s Douro Valley. Initially known solely for Port, the estate evolved significantly in the late 20th century under Dirk van der Niepoort—representing the fifth generation—who began acquiring vineyards like Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril around 1987, establishing their own facilities in Vale de Mendiz, and pioneering dry, unfortified wines alongside their traditional Ports. Dirk’s adventurous spirit—encapsulated in his mantra “do little stupid things”—and his emphasis on sustainable, organic, and biodynamic vineyard practices have propelled Niepoort to the forefront of Portuguese innovation. Today, Niepoort operates across five Portuguese regions, offering a full range of fortified Ports (including Colheitas, Vintage, Tawny, and White Ports) and acclaimed still wines such as Redoma, Batuta, Charme, and Robustus— wines praised for their elegance, terroir expression, and Burgundian finesse. The sixth generation has now stepped in, with Dirk’s son Daniel joining the business in 2020, ensuring the continued blend of tradition, experimentation, and creative vision that defines Niepoort.
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