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Gonçalves Faria Tinto 2014, Niepoort
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Producer: Niepoort
António Maia Ferreira Faria was one of the most iconic Bairrada producers of the 90s. Wines such as the Tonel 5 1990 or the Reserva 1991 will forever remain engraved in Bairrada’s wine history. It is a great privilege for Dirk Niepoort, who used to distribute these wines, to work with these magnificent vineyards. Year after year, we aim to produce timeless wines with depth and character which pay homage to the late António Maia Ferreira Faria and his son João Pedro who is now in charge of the work in these vineyards.A crystal-clear ruby appearance accompanies the wine’s incredibly fine and deep aromas. Notes of fruits of the forest complement the intense mineral-driven profile which is so characteristic of the Baga grape variety, with chalky notes expressing the vines’ terroir.
Despite its youth, the wine impresses with balance, rounded and elegant tannins embedded in a fresh fruitiness. It harbours tremendous structure and power, possessing at the same time a delicate, elegant touch thanks to its refreshing fruit-driven character and excellent acidity. A refreshing and saline finish draws the focus to its calcareous provenance. This is a perfect wine to enjoy for its youthful balance but its excellent ageing potential will also reward the more patient wine drinkers.
| Volume | 75.0cl |
| Grape Variety | Baga |
| Drinking window | 2024-2028 |
| Alc. | 10.8% |
| Vinificatie | Gonçalves Faria was fermented in open lagares for 4 weeks before completing its fermentation process in large, used 2500L vats. In these same vats, the wine went through malolactic fermentation and a maturation period of 20 months before it was bottled unfiltered. |
| Rijping | 20 months in used barrels |