Vinha do Carril
Portugal
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Quinta de Napoles is a beautiful estate in the Douro Valley, in the curve between river Douro and River Tedo. It is owned and managed by the Niepoort family. Vinha do Carril vineyard is a small and exceptional vineyard, with vine stocks averaging 80 to 100 years old and more than 40 different grape varieties, and farmed following biodynamic principles. This plot’s slopes are north-facing, which is essential to avoid excessive heat. The richness of its soils and the diversity of wildness in this vineyard is almost unparalleled in the Douro.
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Founded in 1842, Niepoort is a family company with accumulated knowledge passed down from generation to generation. It began its viticultural journey in the demarcated Douro region, dedicating itself to the production of Port wines. Niepoort's history goes back six generations to the present day. Dirk, the current leader of the "family", is a member of the 5th generation and a constant inspiration. Passion for wine, humbleness, respect, and curiosity for the terroir have faithfully defined the spirit and all the values of Niepoort since its foundation and underpin the course followed over the last two decades.
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Vinha do Carril, Niepoort
This single-vineyard wine is produced from a field blend average of 100-year-old vines, including the following grape(s) Touriga, Franca, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz, and Bastardo. Malvasia preta, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Barroca, and many other native varieties like Rufete and Mourisco.
A north-facing cool vineyard that consistently produces exceptionally refined, well-balanced, and fine tannins wines. Made with 100% stems and little extraction, this wine is a very powerful yet delicate wine, with an expected 12,5 % vol alcohol. Very suitable for the cellar.
The acknowledged Niepoort Robustos 1990 was this vineyard's first single-vineyard edition.
For a minimum of 300 square meters, you get an average of 130 bottles, and the harvest of 2021 will be delivered around January 2023.
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Package 1
Between 300 - 400m2
on average 160 to 200 bottles
Package 2
Between 500 - 700m2
on average 200 to 280 bottles
Package 3
Between 800 - 1000m2
on average 320 to 400 bottles
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Vineyard farmed following the biodynamic philosophy
A year-round soil vegetative cover is maintained and, no use of herbicides.Use of pest traps and other organic management systems
10% of the estate is dedicated to wild vegetation or other diverse crops to sustain and promote biodiversity
Compost is produce in close loop from the estate compostable bio waste.
Use of glass bottles that don’t exceed 550gr/ bottle as to lower the carbon footprint associated with materials and transport.
Strive to a low employee rotation and workers that live close to the company, as well as local suppliers, as much as possible, as to promote a sustainable local and social development.
Promote and support an annual lunch in the estate with local farmers.
A year-round soil vegetative cover is maintained and, no use of herbicides.Use of pest traps and other organic management systems
10% of the estate is dedicated to wild vegetation or other diverse crops to sustain and promote biodiversity
Compost is produce in close loop from the estate compostable bio waste.
Use of glass bottles that don’t exceed 550gr/ bottle as to lower the carbon footprint associated with materials and transport.
Strive to a low employee rotation and workers that live close to the company, as well as local suppliers, as much as possible, as to promote a sustainable local and social development.
Promote and support an annual lunch in the estate with local farmers.
- The vineyard in pictures -
