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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2037 to 2067.
vintage20 yrs50 yrs52 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2019 | 2017 | 96/100 |
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2018 | 2016 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Stilton Pure black fruit cut by blue cheese.More wines for blue cheese →
- Dark chocolate Cocoa with fresh black fruit.More wines for chocolate →
- Roast game Fine fresh structure for gamey meat.More wines for game →Find roast game on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Niepoort Vintage Port
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 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 or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Stilton, Dark chocolate, Roast game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Niepoort has declared Vintage Port across five generations of family ownership, favouring a fresher, more elegant classic style.
- 1842Niepoort founded
Facts
- Producer
- Niepoort · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Sousao
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Foot-trodden in lagares, aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at release
- Drinking window
- 20 to 50 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1842
Frequently asked about Niepoort Vintage Port
What does Niepoort Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A classic, fresh-styled Vintage Port from this artisan family house, with pure black fruit, fine tannins and a notably fresh, lifted structure.
When should I drink Niepoort Vintage Port?
Drink 20 to 50 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Niepoort Vintage Port?
Stilton is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate and Roast game. Pure black fruit cut by blue cheese.
What grapes are in Niepoort Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Sousao. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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