Drink Me Nat Cool Tinto 2021

Nat Cool is naturally “cool and funky”. It represents an innovative concept initiated by Niepoort, in which various producers came together to create light and easy-to-drink wines. In the Bairrada region we have produced the DrinkMe, the first Nat Cool, where we try to showcase a different and elegant side of the Baga grape variety. An incredibly light and accessible wine which just begs to be enjoyed. Welcome to the Nat Cool world!

Grape Varieties: Baga. Average Vine Age 40 to 100 Years.

Soil: Calcareous clay

Tasting Notes: Very light in colour, this wine offers a frank and expressive aromatic profile full of freshness and floral notes. It showcases the character of the Baga grape variety and Bairrada region superbly, with beautiful aromas of strawberries, dried roses and some spice. The wine’s minerality is reminiscent of the vines’ calcareous soils and unmistakeable Atlantic climate. Fresh, direct and very seductive, this wine is light on its feet and so easy to drink, it will entice you to have another glass. It makes a very versatile food wine – just add a good meal and good friends! Serve chilled. Pure pleasure! Naturally cool!

Vinification: This NAT COOL is produced from various old vineyard sites. It was vinified in stainless steel tanks, where the wine fermented for 5 weeks, before undergoing malolactic fermentation and an ageing period in these same tanks. The wine was bottled unfiltered.

Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Gastronomy: Light and simple dishes as well as comfort food. Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians.

Winemaker: Dirk Niepoort