Niepoort Tiara Branco 2008

Codega, Rabigato, Donzelinho, Viosinho, Arinto von bis zu 80 Jahre alten Rebstöcken.

Alkoholgehalt: 12,0 Vol.%

91 Punkte Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #187 Feb 2010: "The 2008 TIARA is a blend of Codega, Rabigato, Donzelinho, Viosinho, Cercial and others from old vines (40+ years) and a high altitude vineyard (600-800 meters) that spent 8 months in stainless steel. This bottling, meant to be steely and crisp, has been increasingly interesting. In 2008, a year in which Douro whites show generally good acidity, this seems very successful. Pointed, fresh and focused, it has a crisp finish, lingering flavors and a lively, sunny demeanor. It is not shrill, though. As it warms up and airs out, it proves to have the depth of fruit necessary to balance its acidity. If you have not tried Tiara yet, this is the year. There were 700 cases produced, of which 75 were imported. Drink: 2010 - 2013 $33 (33)
In the right years, Niepoort is a top producer in the Douro, for both white and red, which not many can say. His wines are imported, but not in large quantities, which may be related to the relatively high price points. In his lineup this year, the Tiara and regular Redoma Branco are the sweet spots for bang for the buck.

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