Enira Neipperg Selection 2021
A Deeper Interpretation of the Enira Style
Enira Neipperg Selection 2021 represents a more focused and introspective expression within the Enira family. Built around Merlot and complemented by Syrah, this wine reflects a composed understanding of richness, texture and varietal character. It is a wine that speaks through depth and cohesion rather than intensity alone.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine presents a deep garnet colour, dense and sophisticated. From the very first breath, the abundance of aromas charms the senses, unfolding with immediate intensity. The bouquet offers a multi-layered fusion of dark fruits and noble nuances:
- Primary aromas: Intense notes of plum, wild blueberry and ripe blackberry.
- Secondary notes: Elegant accents of beeswax, rich cocoa and warm baking spices such as clove and cinnamon.
On the palate, the wine is remarkably smooth, rounded and homogeneous. The texture is soft and velvety, allowing the fruit character to unfold with finesse and ease. Enira Neipperg Selection 2021 concludes with a pleasant, soft finish of medium length, leaving a balanced and lasting impression of maturity and harmony.
Terroir & Grape Varieties
The selected vineyard parcels provide the concentration and maturity required for this style of blend. Careful extraction and measured use of oak allow the varietal character to remain clear and unforced.
Grape Varieties:
- 80% Merlot
- 20% Syrah
Winemaking & Ageing
The grapes are harvested by hand with strict quality control in the vineyard. After destemming and careful berry selection, whole berries are transferred by gravity into concrete tanks without crushing.
Cold maceration precedes fermentation, followed by controlled alcoholic fermentation and extended warm maceration for depth of extraction.
After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for one year in French oak barrels, adding structure and quiet complexity. The final blend is filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing & Serving
Enira Neipperg Selection 2021 pairs well with dishes that echo its depth and warmth:
- Red meats: Braised beef, roasted lamb
- Hearty dishes: Slow-cooked stews, mushroom-based dishes
- Cheeses: Aged semi-hard and hard cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring Potential
Enjoyable now for its cohesion and softness, with the ability to develop further nuance over the next 5–8 years.
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Petite Syrah 2020
A Focused Expression of Syrah from Bessa Valley
Petite Syrah 2020 is a pure and concentrated expression of Syrah from the vineyards of Bessa Valley. This wine reflects the natural intensity of the variety, shaped by careful viticulture and a restrained approach in the cellar. It is a Syrah that speaks through depth and texture rather than volume.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
Petite Syrah 2020 presents an opaque, deep crimson colour. The aromatic profile is rich and layered, with a distinctive focus:
- Primary aromas: Blueberry, blackberry and ripe dark fruit.
- Secondary notes: Violet, black pepper, subtle smoky tones, dark chocolate and a gentle savoury nuance reminiscent of cured meat.
On the palate, the wine is dense and concentrated, yet carried by fine, silky tannins. The texture brings a sense of calm elegance and balance. The finish is long, slightly spicy and marked by discreet vanilla notes that linger without excess.
Terroir & Grape Variety
The Syrah for Petite Syrah 2020 comes from selected parcels in Bessa Valley, where the warm days and cooler nights allow the variety to retain freshness alongside depth of flavour.
Grape Variety:
- 100% Syrah
Winemaking & Ageing
The grapes are harvested by hand with strict selection in the vineyard. Gentle destemming and further sorting take place at the winery, followed by gravity filling of concrete tanks with whole berries. Cold maceration precedes fermentation, allowing for a careful extraction of aroma and colour. Fermentation and maceration are conducted with close attention to temperature and time, followed by malolactic fermentation.
The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% one-year-old, to add structure and quiet complexity without overshadowing the varietal character. After blending, the wine is lightly filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing & Serving
Petite Syrah 2020 pairs naturally with dishes that echo its depth and savoury nuances:
- Meats: Grilled beef, slow-cooked lamb, duck breast
- Spiced dishes: Mildly spiced stews, roasted vegetables with herbs
- Cheeses: Semi-hard and aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring & Production
Cellaring potential: Approachable in its youth, with the structure to develop further over the next 4–6 years.
Average annual production: 7,000 bottles (0.75 L)
Enira 2019
Enira 2019: The Signature Red of Bessa Valley
Enira 2019 stands at the heart of Bessa Valley’s identity. It is a wine shaped by long-term vision, patient work in the vineyards and a clear understanding of balance. This vintage brings together the depth of the Thracian Lowlands and the quiet precision of a Bordeaux-inspired approach, resulting in a composed and confident expression of style.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine reveals an attractive dark garnet colour. The bouquet is intense yet refined, unfolding in clear layers:
- Primary aromas: Plum, red cherry and forest fruits.
- Secondary notes: Soft milk chocolate and gentle vanilla.
On the palate, Enira 2019 is dense and rounded, carried by a silky texture. The balance between ripe fruit and oak tannins is natural and unforced, allowing the wine to move with ease. The finish is smooth, soft and long, completing the impression of a wine built on harmony rather than excess.
Terroir & Grape Varieties
The vineyards of Bessa Valley, set on clay-limestone soils, offer the conditions for slow, even ripening and depth of flavour. The 2019 vintage reflects both the character of the site and the discipline of careful winemaking.
Grape Varieties:
- 42% Merlot
- 36% Syrah
- 12% Petit Verdot
- 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaking & Ageing
The grapes are harvested by hand, with strict quality control in the vineyard. After gentle destemming and careful berry selection, whole berries are transferred by gravity into concrete tanks. Cold maceration precedes fermentation, followed by controlled alcoholic fermentation and extended maceration.
After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels: 15% for 12 months, 35% for 24 months and 50% for 36 months. The final blend is lightly filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing & Serving
Enira 2019 is a versatile wine at the table, well suited to dishes that mirror its depth and balance:
- Red meats: Roasted lamb, beef fillet, slow-cooked beef
- Game: Venison, wild boar
- Cheeses: Aged and semi-hard cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring & Production
Cellaring potential: Drinking well now, with the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 6–10 years.
Average annual production: 150,000 bottles (0.75 L)
Rosé Enira 2025
A Luminous and Refined Rosé from Bessa Valley
Rosé Enira 2025 presents the fresh, lighter expression of the Enira style. Crafted with the same attention to balance and detail as the red and white wines, this rosé combines delicacy with presence. It reflects a composed approach to rosé winemaking, where freshness, purity of fruit and texture are allowed to speak naturally.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine displays a very pale, luminous rosé colour with delicate orange hues.
The bouquet is pure and intense, unfolding with clarity:
- Primary aromas: Strawberry and raspberry.
- Secondary notes: Mango, pear and subtle spring flowers.
On the palate, Rosé Enira 2025 is soft and rounded, with a precise sense of freshness and well-measured acidity. The texture is smooth, carrying the fruit with ease. The finish is long and elegant, generous in fruit yet restrained, leaving a refined and vibrant impression.
Terroir & Grape Varieties
Selected vineyard parcels in Bessa Valley provide the balance between aromatic intensity and freshness required for a refined rosé style. Careful timing of the harvest ensures purity of fruit and natural acidity.
Grape Varieties:
- 66% Syrah
- 34% Petit Verdot
Winemaking & Ageing
The parcels are carefully selected, and detailed grape analyses determine the optimal harvest time. The grapes are hand-picked with strict quality control in the vineyard, followed by gentle destemming and sorting of whole berries.
Direct pneumatic pressing allows precise control of juice parameters, including colour, total acidity and phenolic balance. Alcoholic fermentation proceeds at low temperatures to preserve aromatic clarity.
The wine is aged on heavy lees for three months, followed by blending and further ageing on fine lees for one to three months, adding subtle texture. The wine is then stabilised, filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing & Serving
Rosé Enira 2025 is well suited to lighter cuisine and relaxed dining, while retaining enough structure to accompany more nuanced dishes:
- Seafood: Grilled prawns, tuna tartare, seafood salads
- Light dishes: Fresh salads, summer vegetables, soft cheeses
- Mediterranean flavours: Dishes with herbs, citrus and olive oil
Serving temperature: 8–10°C
Cellaring Potential
Best enjoyed young for its brightness and aromatic freshness, within 1–2 years of the vintage.
Petit Enira 2020
Petit Enira 2020: A Refined Merlot with Quiet Depth
Petit Enira 2020 offers a composed and approachable expression of Merlot from Bessa Valley. It is a wine shaped by balance rather than excess, where fruit, freshness and structure meet in a calm and confident style.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine shows a deep ruby colour, clear and inviting. The aromatic profile is warm and layered:
- Primary aromas: Black cherry and blackcurrant.
- Secondary notes: Roasted spices and a discreet touch of cinnamon.
On the palate, Petit Enira 2020 is medium-bodied, with a lively, refreshing acidity that brings clarity to the fruit. The tannins are silky and well integrated, creating a smooth, velvety texture. Ripe fruit is supported by gentle structure, and the finish is balanced and nuanced, leaving a lasting impression of fresh fruit and subtle spice.
Vintage Character
The 2020 vintage brings out the natural elegance of Merlot, combining varietal clarity with a sense of harmony. Careful work in the vineyard and cellar has resulted in a wine that is both accessible in its youth and capable of graceful development.
Terroir & Winemaking
Grape Variety:
- 100% Merlot
Winemaking:
The grapes are harvested by hand with strict quality control in the vineyard. After destemming and careful berry selection, whole berries are transferred by gravity into concrete tanks without crushing. Cold maceration precedes fermentation, followed by controlled alcoholic fermentation and extended warm maceration.
After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 30% new and 70% one-year-old, adding structure and subtle complexity without overshadowing the fruit.
The final blend is filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing & Serving
Petit Enira 2020 pairs naturally with a wide range of dishes and is equally enjoyable on its own:
- Meats: Roast chicken, pork, veal and duck
- Hearty dishes: Pasta with rich sauces and mushroom dishes
- Cheeses: Semi-hard and mildly aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring Potential
Enjoyable now for its balance and freshness, with the ability to develop further nuance over the next 5–7 years.
ShineON – Blanc de Noir
Blanc de Noir by Bessa Valley
There is something inherently paradoxical in crafting a white wine from red grapes — a quiet transformation that challenges expectations and rewards curiosity.
Shine ON Blanc de Noir by Bessa Valley is exactly that. Inspired by the timeless energy of music and the idea of expressing individuality, it brings together precision and emotion in a refined, contemporary style.
The Art of Blanc de Noir
Blanc de Noir — “white from black” — is one of the most delicate expressions in winemaking. Its essence lies in gentle extraction, allowing the juice of red grapes to remain clear, untouched by colour.
Crafted from 100% Merlot, Shine ON begins in the vineyard, where grapes are harvested slightly before full ripeness to preserve freshness and natural acidity.
From there, every step is guided by precision:
- Only free-run juice is used
- Pressing is gentle and controlled
- Fermentation takes place at 14°C
- The process follows white winemaking techniques throughout
The result is purity — effortless, clean and precise.
A Wine of Lightness & Clarity
In the glass, Shine ON reveals a luminous, almost weightless character.
The aromas unfold with subtle elegance — pear, melon and delicate exotic notes.
On the palate, the wine is fresh, vibrant and juicy.
The finish is clean, refined and quietly expressive.
This is not a wine that seeks attention — it draws you in.
A Modern Expression
Shine ON moves between worlds — tradition and modernity, technique and feeling.
A wine for those who choose their own path.
Shine ON — in your own way.
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