Fabelhaft Tinto is a red produced by Niepoort in Douro, Douro, Portugal. Classified as DOC. Made from Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão and Tempranillo. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 3 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Douro
Classification: DOC
Region: Douro
Country: Portugal
Grapes: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tempranillo
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Fabelhaft ("fabulous" in German) is Niepoort's everyday Douro red, a blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão, made for early drinking without giving up Douro character. Juicy red plum and violet are lifted by graphite-like minerality and dried herbs, with medium body and fresh acidity that keep it lively at the table. Unpretentious and food-friendly, and best in its first five years.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Douro, Portugal
Douro runs along the dramatic, terraced valley of the Douro River in northern Portugal and is the birthplace of Port, one of the world's classic fortified wines.
Touriga Franca
Touriga Franca is a red grape from the Douro Valley of northern Portugal, one of the most widely planted varieties in the region and a cornerstone of both Port and increasingly ambitious dry reds.
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Nacional is a red grape widely regarded as Portugal's finest, native to the Dão and Douro regions and a cornerstone of both Port and premium dry reds.
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Barroca is a red grape from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, one of the traditional varieties used in Port and Douro red blends, prized for its productivity and deep colour.
Tinto Cão
Tinto Cão is a red grape native to Portugal's Douro Valley, counted among the classic varieties permitted for Port and increasingly valued for dry table wines.
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From Niepoort
- 10 Years Old White Port — Niepoort, Porto
- Colheita Port — Niepoort, Porto
- Diálogo — Niepoort, Douro
- Douro Diálogo — Niepoort, Douro
- Douro Tinto — Niepoort, Douro
- Drink Me Nat Cool Tinto — Niepoort, Douro
More red wines from Douro
- Reserva — Feuerheerd's, Douro
- Barca Velha — Casa Ferreirinha, Douro
- Crasto Red — Quinta do Crasto, Douro
- Douro — Quinta do Vale Meão, Douro
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fabelhaft Tinto from?
Fabelhaft Tinto is produced by Niepoort in Douro, Douro, Portugal.
What grapes are in Fabelhaft Tinto?
Fabelhaft Tinto is a blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão and Tempranillo.