Dirk Niepoort requires no introduction. A pioneer, tireless ambassador of Portuguese wine, and one of the most restless minds in the global wine scene, his vision has inspired a whole new generation of winemakers who share his love for authenticity, risk, and unadorned elegance.
Among his freshest initiatives is Nat Cool, a groundbreaking collective concept that brings together like-minded producers to create light, vibrant, and easy-to-drink wines... and even easier to share. Now, Niepoort takes it a step further with a cross-border collaboration: Nat Cool Alt de les Fonts, alongside Javi Revert and Cooperativa La Viña, in Valencia (Spain).
The key, as Revert says, lies in time. That invisible factor that governs everything: from the age of the vines to the events that have shaped the landscape. Time influences the soil, the climate, the orientation, the viticulture... and, of course, humanity itself.
Niepoort Nat Cool Alt de les Fonts is born from mountain vineyards, cultivated on poor, calcareous soils, with the forcallà, monastrell, and arcos varieties, genuine local treasures. Each plot is vinified separately, with fermentation and resting in concrete tanks, maximally respecting the expression of the place.
The result is Niepoort Nat Cool Alt de les Fonts, a delightful, fresh, and straightforward red that faithfully reflects its territory. Bottled in a 1-litre format, it offers a clear invitation: less formality, more enjoyment. A wine that is not only drunk but shared. And repeated.