Fabelhaft Douro Tinto 2022 12,5% Vol. 1,5l

Niepoort’s Fabelhaft Douro Tinto 2022 is a dry Portuguese red wine from the Douro DOC that combines the characteristic style of this traditional wine region with remarkable approachability. The blend features classic indigenous grape varieties of the Douro, including Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Amarela. The vines grow on the schist soils typical of the Douro, which form an important part of the terroir. After being hand-harvested, the grapes are destemmed and fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. During the subsequent aging process, the use of wood is deliberately restrained: part of the wine ages in used French barriques, while the remainder remains in stainless steel tanks. This allows the Niepoort Fabelhaft Tinto to retain its youthful and fresh character.

Dirk van der Niepoort conceived the Fabelhaft Tinto as an uncomplicated, versatile Douro red wine that is not only reserved for special occasions but is also well-suited as a high-quality everyday wine. The 2022 vintage represents a balanced blend of terroir, structure, and drinking pleasure. The label is also highly recognizable and features motifs from the picture stories of Wilhelm Busch. In its generous 1.5-liter magnum bottle, the Fabelhaft Douro Tinto 2022, with 12.5% alcohol, is particularly well-suited for sharing over meals, at family gatherings, or during social evenings. The magnum size further highlights the special character of this Portuguese red wine from Niepoort.