Niepoort Nat'Cool Bairrada Tinto Drink Me 2024

Grape: Baga
Vintage: 2024
Type: Red

Nat’Cool is a creation born from the innovative mind of Dirk Niepoort. This legend in the Portuguese wine industry responded to a growing demand—both locally and internationally—for wines that are fun, approachable, naturally made, and perfect for everyday enjoyment—whether at home, by the glass in a restaurant, or out on a sunny picnic. 

"Drink Me" is a light and "smashable" natural red wine made from 100% Baga grapes grown on old vines. Bottled in a signature one-liter format, this vintage is known for its pale ruby color and a lively, expressive nose featuring fresh strawberries, dried roses, and earthy pomegranate seeds. On the palate, it is exceptionally fresh and energetic, balancing juicy red fruit flavors with a touch of Mediterranean herbs, a distinct saline finish, and a fine tannic bite. Vinified using carbonic maceration in stainless steel with wild yeasts and minimal sulfur, the wine has a low alcohol content of 12% and a slight natural effervescence, making it a quintessential "glou-glou" wine.