Cuts from Cima & Niepoort Page 2023

Anna Jørgensen and Daniel Niepoort embody this brilliant new generation of Portuguese winemakers, who have traveled the world during their professional training, tasted the best of everything, and are open-minded and have the sensitivity to innovate and take risks. At the helm of iconic wineries in the Alentejo, Cortes de Cima, and the Douro, Niepoort, Anna and Daniel have created this impressive wine palette based on Viognier and Syrah from limestone lands, fermented in talha without any oenological artifice, just an abundance of friendship and a passion for pure, exciting and authentic wines.

2023
Category: Palhete (co-fermented red and white grapes)
Volume: 750 ml
Producer: Cortes de Cima & Niepoort
Region: Alentejo, Portugal

Composition & Winemaking
A bold and original palette, born from the collaboration between two notable names in Portuguese wine.

• Grape varieties: 20% Syrah (whole bunch) and 80% Viognier

• Co-fermentation: in clay jars

• Stage: on fine lees in carving

• Certification: Biological

Tasting Notes
A light and expressive wine, with vibrant aromas of raspberry, cherry and orange blossom. On the palate, it is precise and luminous, with refreshing acidity balancing the juicy fruit and a subtle creamy touch.

Style & Philosophy
A palette that combines elegance and rusticity, respecting minimal intervention practices and highlighting the gastronomic and versatile profile of Alentejo in a fresh and modern version.

Score & Critique
93/100 Jamie Goode
"Very bright with a hint of creaminess under the cherry and raspberry fruit with nice weight and a good acid line. Pure and fine."

Suggested Pairings

• Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

• Braised tuna with grilled vegetables

• BBQ chicken with herbs

• Soft cheeses

Consumption Potential
Perfect to drink now, served chilled between 10–12°C. Ideal for the warmer months or as a starter wine with a meal.