Niepoort Batuta 2016 is a refined and powerful Douro red crafted from very old vines—some over 70 to 100 years—featuring a blend of traditional Portuguese varieties such as Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, and others. Fermented with native yeasts and aged 22 months in French oak, it combines depth with elegance. The wine shows concentrated red and black fruit, floral notes, and a distinctive mineral edge, all supported by polished tannins and lively acidity. Its structure and balance make it one of Niepoort’s most sophisticated and precise creations. Critically acclaimed (92 pts Wine Spectator, 93 pts Robert Parker), Batuta 2016 is produced only in exceptional vintages, making it both limited and highly collectible. Now entering a beautiful phase of maturity, it offers strong aging potential while already displaying remarkable finesse.