Niepoort Água Viva 2016 Sparkling White Wine

Data sheet

Region

Bairrada

Tasting Notes

A pale straw yellow in colour, austere, fresh and boasts a complex aromatic profile with citrus notes and white fruits. It's a vibrant and persistent sparkling wine with a dry, elegant and refreshing finish

Enjoy

Rich dishes such as suckling pig, kid goat roasted in a wood-fired oven as well as cod

Bottle Size

White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood

Country

Portugal

Type

Fortified

Year

2016

Weight

2

Cast

Bical, Cercial and Maria Gomes

Alcohol

13%

Vinification

This sparkling was made according to the traditional method, with the wine undergoing a second fermentation in the bottle and a 36 months maturation period on its fine lees in the cellar of the Quinta de Baixo

Total Acidity

9.08

Wine Maker

Dirk Niepoort

Ageing

36 months