In the glass
What it pairs with
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Walnut and fig tart
Concentrated dried fruit and nuts. -
Creme brulee
Caramelised custard meets candied citrus. -
Aged cheese with quince
Marmelada lifts dried fruit.
How to serve Niepoort Colheita
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Walnut and fig tart, Creme brulee, Aged cheese with quince. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Niepoort is famous for its deep Colheita reserves, releasing single-harvest tawnies after long cask ageing.
- 1842 — House founded
Facts
- Producer
- Niepoort
- Grapes
- Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- A single-harvest tawny aged for years to decades in seasoned oak casks
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 5 from release
- First vintage
- 1842
Scores
- Wine Advocate 95 (1963 vintage, reviewed 2017)
Frequently asked about Niepoort Colheita
What does Niepoort Colheita taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A celebrated single-harvest tawny, Niepoort holding some of the oldest Colheita reserves in the Douro, intensely concentrated with dried fruit and candied citrus.
When should I drink Niepoort Colheita?
Drink 0 to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Niepoort Colheita?
Walnut and fig tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Creme brulee and Aged cheese with quince. Concentrated dried fruit and nuts.
What grapes are in Niepoort Colheita?
The blend is Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.