Niepoort Port Colheita 2012

€ 37.95

With its beautiful brick red hue, medium colour intensity, and bright orange glints on the rim, this wine delights with its appearance as well as its nose. Aromas of hazelnut, tobacco and spice from very old pipas barrels are joined by notes of figs, candied cherries, and dried apricots. The palate is well-structured, with a delicate, complex, and lingering finish.

Colheita Ports are Tawny ports from a single harvest and have been in barrel for at least seven years before being bottled. A Colheita port is a wonderful wine on its own, and can be drunk at the end of a meal or on a cold winter afternoon in front of the fireplace

Food pairing

Can be drunk as a dessert wine with coffee and vanilla ice cream. Also delicious with fruit tarts and crème brûlée. Sublime with dried nuts, dried fruits such as raisins, peaches, apricots. Lightly chilled, this port can also be drunk as an aperitif

Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz

In 2012 the Douro region experienced a lack of rain. As a result, the vegetative cycle of the vine was delayed by 15 days on average compared to previous years. On the other hand, winter 2012 also brought very low temperatures, resulting in homogenous vegetative growth. The temperatures during the ripening period were not as hot as usual, creating a good balance in the total acidity of the grape musts.

Harvest took place during the month of September and after careful selection on the sorting table, the crushed grapes and stems were directly transferred to granite lagares where they were foot-stomped prior to fortification.

Store & Serve

This port is ready to drink, but also suitable to keep for many years. Serve at room temperature. Can be stored and drunk for 6 to 8 weeks after opening

Alcoholcontent

19,4 %vol

pH: 3,61

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Tags : Niepoort - Douro