Parker about Redoma Reserva Branco 2023
The white 2023 Redoma Reserva Branco unfurls layers of added complexity tasted next to the Redoma Branco from this same vintage. They use older vines for this, a selection of vineyards from the zone of Murça, a sort of premier cru if you like. It fermented and matured in used and slightly younger barrels for nine months. It comes in at 12.5% alcohol and is spicy, floral and herbal, with notes of green tea and pollen, a smoky twist and a balanced and streamlined palate with fine minerality, fine-grained and with a dry, tasty finish. There are 35,000+ bottles, the biggest crop ever. It was bottled in July 2024.
Suckling over Redoma Reserva Branco 2023
Lemon curd, dried mangoes, pineapple and some spices on the nose. The palate is full- bodied with a ripe yet balanced profile, but with a spark of acidity that brings it all together. Very long, with a very elegant sense of density and texture. Layered, harmonious, and well-integrated within its style, this is one of Douro’s great whites. Sourced from the cooler right bank of the river, it is a blend crafted from old vines of rabigato, codega de larinho, arinto, viosinho, and other varieties, grown on mica schist soils at elevations between 400 and 600 meters. Drink now or hold.
Description
| Land | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Rebsorten | Rabigato, Códega de Larinho, Viosinho, Arinto |
| Alkoholgehalt | 12,50 % |
| Füllstand | High Fill |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | White |
| Inverkehrbringer | Niepoort Vinhos S.A., Rua Cândido dos Reis 670, 4400-071 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant, serve at 10–12°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2026 - 2044 |
| Parker Punkte | 95 |
| Jahrgang | 2023 |
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Redoma Reserva Branco 2023
The Redoma Reserva Branco 2023 hails from old vineyards on the right bank of the Douro, rooted in mica-schist soils at altitudes between 400 and 600 meters. The grapes are selectively harvested from older parcels to endow the wine with depth, complexity, and structure. Following gentle harvesting and pressing, spontaneous fermentation takes place, followed by eight to nine months of maturation in predominantly seasoned French oak barriques—developing body and aging potential without masking the wine's natural freshness and minerality.
In the glass, the wine displays a bright, clear hue and opens on the nose with refined aromas of citrus and white orchard fruits alongside delicate floral nuances, complemented by herbal hints, stony minerality, and subtle oak spice. On the palate, it is precise and structured, with vibrant acidity, a fine mineral backbone, and an elegant texture. The fruit remains present without ever feeling opulent, leading into a long, harmonious, and nuanced finish marked by subtle salinity and fine spice.
The 2023 Redoma Reserva Branco is a white wine that is approachable in its youth yet capable of unfolding its full potential over several years. It unites freshness, minerality, refined oak integration, and depth into a complex, long-lived cuvée that masterfully reflects the character of the Douro's ancient vineyards.
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Information about the winemaker:
The history of the traditional company begins almost 200 years ago, when Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort, a young, ambitious Dutchman from near Amsterdam, laid the foundation for the wine company. After emigrating to Portugal and gaining some experience in the wine trade, he founded today's winery in 1842. According to the region, he focused on port wines.
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