Niepoort White Port Colheita 2012

€ 39.90

The colour is golden. The nose is complex and reveals notes of hazelnuts, apricots, citrus, honey and spices. In the mouth it is very delicate but with structure. The 10 years in barrel integrated the spirit in its aromatic complexity. The spicy acidity that characterizes the white port of Niepoort balances the sweetness, with a long and persistent aftertaste.

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: Códega, Rabigato, Viosinho, Arinto, Gouveio and other types of Douro white grapes

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 slightly chilled. Can be stored and drunk for 6 to 8 weeks after opening

Alcoholcontent

20 %vol

pH: 3,49

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Tags : Niepoort - Douro