Água viva
Bairrada is an exceptional region for sparkling wine production. The limestone terroir and the natural acidity of the Bical, Cercial, and Maria Gomes grape varieties are outstanding features that allow for the production of high-quality sparkling wines. In 2013, following the tradition of Quinta de Baixo to produce classic-style sparkling wines with very low dosage, Niepoort created Água Viva, a brut sparkling wine.
Vinification
The 2018 vintage was challenging due to heavy rainfall between January and May, resulting in a harvest with fewer fruits, but of excellent quality. The sparkling wine was vinified according to the traditional method, with the second fermentation in bottle, using free yeasts. It aged on fine lees in the Quinta de Baixo cellar for 6 years.
Food Pairing Suggestions
Ideal with fatty dishes like suckling pig, roast kid in a wood-fired oven, or salt cod.
Technical Information
Soil Type: Clay-limestone
Vine Age: 30 to 60 years
Vine Density: 3000 per HA
Vine Training: Guyot
Altitude (M): 80 to 100
Harvest Period: August
Harvest Method: Manual
Fermentation: Stainless Steel
Aging: 6 years on fine lees
Bottled in: July 2019 (Disgorged October 2024)
Technical Analysis
Total Acidity: 6.80 g/dm³ | Volatile Acidity: 0.46 g/dm³ | Residual Sugar: 5.40 g/dm³ | SO₂ Total: 29 mg/dm³
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 101567
