Niepoort Sempar Portalegre

Country: Portugal Region: Alentejo

Varietal: Field Blend

Vintage: 2019 Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Niepoort

Description:

After several projects with various partners in the Alentejo region, Dirk Niepoort decided to literally take matters into his own hands and explore Portalegre in the Alto Alenteje region on his own. “Sempar” means “unequalled”, “unique”, “incomparable” – a name which perfectly represents the style of Niepoort’s wine philosophy: uncomplicated wines which give maximum expression to the vineyards from which they are created.

Dirk Niepoort holds great admiration for the area around Portalegre in the Alentejo region. The elegance and balance of its granite and schist soils as well as the altitude of the Serra de S. Mamede mountain range lend the wines a multifaceted acid structure which allows for great versatility.

Tasting Note:
Sempar: a unique balance between the heat of the Alentejo and the freshness of the Serra Mountains. Light and bright in colour, this wine is straightforward and fresh on the nose, combining notes of aromatic herbs and fresh strawberries. Its pleasantly round palate shows elegance and beautiful acidity.

Food Matches: Roast lamb, grilled or barbecued pork, pasta, cheese and pizza