Founded in 1842, Niepoort is one of Portugal’s most distinctive family-owned wine producers, with five generations of the Niepoort family having shaped its history.

The company’s Port cellars are in Vila Nova de Gaia, while its vineyards and winemaking operations extend into the Douro Valley.

Today, Niepoort combines a deep respect for traditional Port-making with an adventurous approach to winemaking, producing everything from classic Ports to expressive still wines.

Its Douro vineyards include old vines planted in the region’s characteristic schist soils, and the family places particular importance on preserving old vineyard sites and indigenous grape varieties.

White Rabbit is part of the playful Niepoortland range, whose labels take inspiration from Alice in Wonderland. Made using traditional lagares, long skin maceration and extended ageing in old oak, it showcases Niepoort’s distinctive, less conventional approach to white Port.

The Douro Valley, located in northern Portugal, is one of the world’s oldest and most strikingly beautiful wine regions. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the historic heartland of Port production and increasingly known for high-quality still wines.

The region is defined by the Douro River and its steep, terraced vineyards carved into rugged schist hillsides. The climate is hot and dry in summer, with cold winters and low annual rainfall—particularly in the eastern Douro Superior. These harsh conditions, combined with poor, rocky soils, result in low yields but highly concentrated, characterful grapes.

The Douro is divided into three sub-regions: Baixo Corgo, with a cooler, wetter climate and lighter wines; Cima Corgo, the traditional core of premium Port production; and Douro Superior, the driest and most remote, now producing increasingly sought-after wines.

Port is typically made from a blend of indigenous grape varieties, each contributing distinct qualities. The most important include Touriga Nacional (structure and aromatics), Touriga Franca (elegance), Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo – backbone), Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão. Grapes are often foot-trodden in traditional lagares before fortification.

Côdega do Larinho is a traditional white grape from Portugal’s Douro Valley, where it has been cultivated for generations.

Naturally aromatic, it is valued for producing wines with generous fruit, floral character and refreshing acidity.

The grape can show aromas of citrus, ripe pear, white flowers and stone fruit, sometimes developing subtle herbal and mineral notes depending on the site and winemaking.

It is particularly well suited to the Douro’s hot, dry climate, retaining enough acidity to bring freshness and balance to wines made in a region better known for its powerful reds and Port.

Côdega do Larinho is commonly blended with other indigenous Douro varieties rather than bottled on its own.

Rabigato is a white grape variety native to Portugal’s Douro Valley and is increasingly valued for its role in high-quality still wines. Traditionally used in blends for both Port and dry Douro whites, Rabigato is prized for its naturally high acidity and ability to retain freshness in the region’s warm continental climate.

The grape typically produces wines with flavours of lemon, green apple and pear, often accompanied by herbal and subtle saline notes. Grown at higher altitudes on granite and schist soils, Rabigato develops a firm mineral backbone and crisp structure.

Viosinho is a high-quality Portuguese white grape variety primarily grown in the Douro Valley and, to a lesser extent, the Trás-os-Montes and Dão regions. Traditionally used in blends for both white Port and dry wines, it is valued for its vibrant acidity and aromatic lift. Viosinho typically displays floral and stonefruit aromas, along with notes of green apple, citus zest, and subtle herbal undertones. It adds freshness, structure, and ageing potential to blends. Viticulturally, Viosinho is relatively low-yielding and can be sensitive to drought and disease, requiring careful site selection and canopy management to achieve optimal results.

Arinto is one of Portugal’s most important and versatile white grape varieties, prized for its naturally high acidity and age-worthy character. Grown across several regions, Arinto thrives in both coastal and inland climates, making it a popular choice for winemakers seeking freshness and structure in their white wines.

The variety is most famously associated with Bucelas, a small DOC near Lisbon, where it produces crisp, mineral-driven wines with excellent ageing potential. It is also widely planted in the Vinho Verde region, often blended with varieties like Loureiro and Alvarinho, and features in white wines from Alentejo, where it helps to retain acidity in the region’s warmer climate.

Arinto typically produces wines with vibrant citrus aromas – lemon, lime, and green apple – alongside subtle notes of wet stone, beeswax, and occasionally a saline edge. With time, it can develop complex, honeyed and toasty characteristics, making it well-suited to both still and sparkling wine production.

Viticulturally, Arinto is relatively resilient, with good drought tolerance and disease resistance. However, careful vineyard management is needed to control vigour and preserve acidity. Its ability to maintain freshness in warmer conditions has made it increasingly valuable as global temperatures rise, contributing to its growing appeal both within Portugal and beyond.

Côdega do Larinho is a traditional white grape from Portugal’s Douro Valley, where it has been cultivated for generations.

Naturally aromatic, it is valued for producing wines with generous fruit, floral character and refreshing acidity.

The grape can show aromas of citrus, ripe pear, white flowers and stone fruit, sometimes developing subtle herbal and mineral notes depending on the site and winemaking.

It is particularly well suited to the Douro’s hot, dry climate, retaining enough acidity to bring freshness and balance to wines made in a region better known for its powerful reds and Port.

Côdega do Larinho is commonly blended with other indigenous Douro varieties rather than bottled on its own.

Rabigato is a white grape variety native to Portugal’s Douro Valley and is increasingly valued for its role in high-quality still wines. Traditionally used in blends for both Port and dry Douro whites, Rabigato is prized for its naturally high acidity and ability to retain freshness in the region’s warm continental climate.

The grape typically produces wines with flavours of lemon, green apple and pear, often accompanied by herbal and subtle saline notes. Grown at higher altitudes on granite and schist soils, Rabigato develops a firm mineral backbone and crisp structure.

Viosinho is a high-quality Portuguese white grape variety primarily grown in the Douro Valley and, to a lesser extent, the Trás-os-Montes and Dão regions. Traditionally used in blends for both white Port and dry wines, it is valued for its vibrant acidity and aromatic lift. Viosinho typically displays floral and stonefruit aromas, along with notes of green apple, citus zest, and subtle herbal undertones. It adds freshness, structure, and ageing potential to blends. Viticulturally, Viosinho is relatively low-yielding and can be sensitive to drought and disease, requiring careful site selection and canopy management to achieve optimal results.

Arinto is one of Portugal’s most important and versatile white grape varieties, prized for its naturally high acidity and age-worthy character. Grown across several regions, Arinto thrives in both coastal and inland climates, making it a popular choice for winemakers seeking freshness and structure in their white wines.

The variety is most famously associated with Bucelas, a small DOC near Lisbon, where it produces crisp, mineral-driven wines with excellent ageing potential. It is also widely planted in the Vinho Verde region, often blended with varieties like Loureiro and Alvarinho, and features in white wines from Alentejo, where it helps to retain acidity in the region’s warmer climate.

Arinto typically produces wines with vibrant citrus aromas – lemon, lime, and green apple – alongside subtle notes of wet stone, beeswax, and occasionally a saline edge. With time, it can develop complex, honeyed and toasty characteristics, making it well-suited to both still and sparkling wine production.

Viticulturally, Arinto is relatively resilient, with good drought tolerance and disease resistance. However, careful vineyard management is needed to control vigour and preserve acidity. Its ability to maintain freshness in warmer conditions has made it increasingly valuable as global temperatures rise, contributing to its growing appeal both within Portugal and beyond.

Côdega do Larinho is a traditional white grape from Portugal’s Douro Valley, where it has been cultivated for generations.

Naturally aromatic, it is valued for producing wines with generous fruit, floral character and refreshing acidity.

The grape can show aromas of citrus, ripe pear, white flowers and stone fruit, sometimes developing subtle herbal and mineral notes depending on the site and winemaking.

It is particularly well suited to the Douro’s hot, dry climate, retaining enough acidity to bring freshness and balance to wines made in a region better known for its powerful reds and Port.

Côdega do Larinho is commonly blended with other indigenous Douro varieties rather than bottled on its own.

Rabigato is a white grape variety native to Portugal’s Douro Valley and is increasingly valued for its role in high-quality still wines. Traditionally used in blends for both Port and dry Douro whites, Rabigato is prized for its naturally high acidity and ability to retain freshness in the region’s warm continental climate.

The grape typically produces wines with flavours of lemon, green apple and pear, often accompanied by herbal and subtle saline notes. Grown at higher altitudes on granite and schist soils, Rabigato develops a firm mineral backbone and crisp structure.

Viosinho is a high-quality Portuguese white grape variety primarily grown in the Douro Valley and, to a lesser extent, the Trás-os-Montes and Dão regions. Traditionally used in blends for both white Port and dry wines, it is valued for its vibrant acidity and aromatic lift. Viosinho typically displays floral and stonefruit aromas, along with notes of green apple, citus zest, and subtle herbal undertones. It adds freshness, structure, and ageing potential to blends. Viticulturally, Viosinho is relatively low-yielding and can be sensitive to drought and disease, requiring careful site selection and canopy management to achieve optimal results.

Arinto is one of Portugal’s most important and versatile white grape varieties, prized for its naturally high acidity and age-worthy character. Grown across several regions, Arinto thrives in both coastal and inland climates, making it a popular choice for winemakers seeking freshness and structure in their white wines.

The variety is most famously associated with Bucelas, a small DOC near Lisbon, where it produces crisp, mineral-driven wines with excellent ageing potential. It is also widely planted in the Vinho Verde region, often blended with varieties like Loureiro and Alvarinho, and features in white wines from Alentejo, where it helps to retain acidity in the region’s warmer climate.

Arinto typically produces wines with vibrant citrus aromas – lemon, lime, and green apple – alongside subtle notes of wet stone, beeswax, and occasionally a saline edge. With time, it can develop complex, honeyed and toasty characteristics, making it well-suited to both still and sparkling wine production.

Viticulturally, Arinto is relatively resilient, with good drought tolerance and disease resistance. However, careful vineyard management is needed to control vigour and preserve acidity. Its ability to maintain freshness in warmer conditions has made it increasingly valuable as global temperatures rise, contributing to its growing appeal both within Portugal and beyond.

Côdega do Larinho is a traditional white grape from Portugal’s Douro Valley, where it has been cultivated for generations.

Naturally aromatic, it is valued for producing wines with generous fruit, floral character and refreshing acidity.

The grape can show aromas of citrus, ripe pear, white flowers and stone fruit, sometimes developing subtle herbal and mineral notes depending on the site and winemaking.

It is particularly well suited to the Douro’s hot, dry climate, retaining enough acidity to bring freshness and balance to wines made in a region better known for its powerful reds and Port.

Côdega do Larinho is commonly blended with other indigenous Douro varieties rather than bottled on its own.

Rabigato is a white grape variety native to Portugal’s Douro Valley and is increasingly valued for its role in high-quality still wines. Traditionally used in blends for both Port and dry Douro whites, Rabigato is prized for its naturally high acidity and ability to retain freshness in the region’s warm continental climate.

The grape typically produces wines with flavours of lemon, green apple and pear, often accompanied by herbal and subtle saline notes. Grown at higher altitudes on granite and schist soils, Rabigato develops a firm mineral backbone and crisp structure.

Viosinho is a high-quality Portuguese white grape variety primarily grown in the Douro Valley and, to a lesser extent, the Trás-os-Montes and Dão regions. Traditionally used in blends for both white Port and dry wines, it is valued for its vibrant acidity and aromatic lift. Viosinho typically displays floral and stonefruit aromas, along with notes of green apple, citus zest, and subtle herbal undertones. It adds freshness, structure, and ageing potential to blends. Viticulturally, Viosinho is relatively low-yielding and can be sensitive to drought and disease, requiring careful site selection and canopy management to achieve optimal results.

Arinto is one of Portugal’s most important and versatile white grape varieties, prized for its naturally high acidity and age-worthy character. Grown across several regions, Arinto thrives in both coastal and inland climates, making it a popular choice for winemakers seeking freshness and structure in their white wines.

The variety is most famously associated with Bucelas, a small DOC near Lisbon, where it produces crisp, mineral-driven wines with excellent ageing potential. It is also widely planted in the Vinho Verde region, often blended with varieties like Loureiro and Alvarinho, and features in white wines from Alentejo, where it helps to retain acidity in the region’s warmer climate.

Arinto typically produces wines with vibrant citrus aromas – lemon, lime, and green apple – alongside subtle notes of wet stone, beeswax, and occasionally a saline edge. With time, it can develop complex, honeyed and toasty characteristics, making it well-suited to both still and sparkling wine production.

Viticulturally, Arinto is relatively resilient, with good drought tolerance and disease resistance. However, careful vineyard management is needed to control vigour and preserve acidity. Its ability to maintain freshness in warmer conditions has made it increasingly valuable as global temperatures rise, contributing to its growing appeal both within Portugal and beyond.