Wines Douro Negreiros - 2021

Negreiros 2021 from the Douro Valley is a red wine that embodies the vibrancy and tradition of this storied Portuguese region. While the specific grape varieties are not explicitly listed, Douro red wines commonly feature indigenous varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz, resulting in wines of depth, concentration, and expressive aromatics. The 2021 vintage was marked by favourable growing conditions, supporting an elegant balance between ripe fruit character and refreshing acidity. The vinification process in this region often leans towards traditional methods with careful maceration to extract colour, tannin, and aromatic complexity, producing structured, age-worthy wines that remain approachable in their youth.

The Douro, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is synonymous not only with Port but increasingly with high-quality still wines. Defined by its dramatic terraced vineyards carved into schist and granite hills, the region endures hot, dry summers and cold winters, fostering grape ripening with an intense sun exposure. This challenging terroir, coupled with centuries of winemaking heritage, yields robust and distinctive red wines. The soils in Douro, predominantly schist, contribute both to the resilience of the vines and the inimitable minerality and backbone of the finished wines.

Negreiros Douro red is ideally suited to pair with hearty Mediterranean-influenced or Portuguese cuisine. Traditional dishes such as roasted lamb, feathered game, or pork stews—especially 'cozido à portuguesa'—find a wonderful companion in the wine’s depth and lively acidity. The tannic structure also complements cured meats, robust cheeses, and richly flavoured vegetarian dishes featuring aubergine or mushrooms.

For optimal enjoyment, decant this Douro red and serve at a temperature of around 16-18°C. This allows the wine’s lively fruit, subtle spice, and mineral undertones to shine, promising an evocative expression of the Douro’s unique landscape in your glass.