{"product_id":"niepoort-2021-pinot-noir-bairrada-portugal","title":"Niepoort  2021  Pinot Noir  Bairrada, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.5% abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rtf-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wine presents a bright, clear, cherry red color. The nose is both delicate and complex. Initially, floral and red berry aromas are prominent, followed by earthy notes and hints of dried herbs, spices, and nuts. On the palate, the attack is juicy with chalky tannins and lively acidity that give the wine a beautiful linearity. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn absolute rarity from Bairrada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rtf-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAll grapes are harvested by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by 14 months of aging in barrels. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProduction limited to just 660 bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rtf-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirk Niepoort's deep fascination with the Bairrada terroir and its native Baga grape led him to seek out small plots with old vines and to purchase Quinta de Baixo in 2012. His aim was to create a classic wine that reflects the unique character of Bairrada Baga in the bottle. The 'Montarro' vineyard, planted with Pinot Noir 30 years ago, was also part of this estate. This Burgundy grape thrives in the clay and limestone soils and produces wines characterized by their complexity and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:c83b754f-06fa-46db-9765-271cfa2880e1-45\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4d329206-2197-4027-94a6-43ab533d8423\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"433\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNiepoort’s Bairrada Pinot Noir is a rare expression of Pinot in Portugal, grown on limestone soils at Quinta de Baixo in a region better known for Baga and sparkling wine. Dirk made it as an exploration of elegance and site transparency, aiming for freshness, restraint, and food-friendliness rather than power. It’s compelling because it delivers Burgundian sensibility from an unexpected place, in \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNiepoort is one of the great Port houses and is now in its sixth generation of tradition and innovation. Fifth-generation owner Dirk Niepoort has paved the way for the production of dry wine in Port, and has been instrumental in elevating its status. Always interested in pushing the boundaries of what the Port wine industry looks like, Dirk, now joined by his son, Daniel, has acquired access to fruit throughout Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainable and organic work in the vineyard and cellar is always prioritized.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martine's Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50882562949426,"sku":null,"price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/3206\/7378\/files\/Untitled-15_d2b0cad2-d68d-4876-bd81-ed4e66c761fd.webp?v=1769916095","url":"https:\/\/slakesf.com\/products\/niepoort-2021-pinot-noir-bairrada-portugal","provider":"SLAKE San Francisco Bottle \u0026 Sundry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}