In the glass
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Pure black fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa with fresh black fruit. -
Roast game
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Fine fresh structure for gamey meat.
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.
- 1842 — Niepoort founded
Facts
- Producer
- Niepoort
- 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
Scores
- Wine Advocate 96 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2019)
- Wine Spectator 95 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2018)
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.