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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 1963: best 1963 to 1968.

release0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2017196395/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium aciditySweetLong finish

What it pairs with

With cheese

Queijo de Cabra Transmontano Our pick A single-harvest tawny matured for years in cask is sweet and concentrated, with dried fruit at its centre. Set against an extra-hard, slightly piquant goat's cheese, that sweetness softens the tang.

How to serve Niepoort Colheita

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1842House founded

Facts

Producer
Niepoort · visiting guide
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

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.

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