Niepoort Vintage 2017
- # Niepoort Vintage 2017
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299.00€
- Ex Tax: 243.09€
Vintage Port maintains Niepoort's tradition of creating balanced Ports with great concentration, while being both fine and delicate. At Niepoort we believe that we have been able to produce a Vintage Port with the capacity to last for decades. Vintage spends about 2 years in large vats and is then bottled. The magic of Vintage Port is different at each stage: as a young wine it retains the character of young fruits; after 20 years or more, the effects of slow bottle aging are revealed.
| Characteristics | |
| Product Type | Port |
| Volume (cl) | 75 |
| Appellation | Douro |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Varieties | Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz |
| Cellar | Niepoort |
| Alcohol Content | 19.7 |
| PH | 3.56 |
| Total Acidity | 4.8 g/L |
| Total Sugar | 89 g/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Climate | 2017 will be remembered for its intense heat and historically low rainfall levels. Despite the dry weather, flowering and budding developed under favorable conditions and, in August and September, high temperatures during the day and cool at night, allowed for uniform and gradual maturation. The decision to start harvesting early, at the perfect time of ripening, allowed the grapes to be received in ideal conditions with fantastic natural acidity. The harvest in the Vale de Mendiz winery started on August 24th, under perfect weather conditions, with the musts showing an intense color and a strong character. The last grapes were harvested on September 26th. Production decreased by about 30% compared to a normal year, essentially due to dehydration. |
| Vinification | All components of Porto Vintage 2017 were trodden on foot, in granite mills with 100% stems. The wines were transferred shortly after the harvest, aging in the Douro, in vats, during the winter. They were subsequently transferred, in March 2018, to the cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. |
| Test Results | The appearance is marked by a wonderful dark purple border and a great depth of color. The aroma is dominated by young black fruits. It is powerful on the initial palate, leading to a fresh medium palate with very seductive flavors of black fruits. A great combination of power and elegance, with a bold, dry and long finish. The admirable structure of Vintage 2017 promises a wine with great aging potential. |
| Gastronomy | It is perfect to accompany with Queijo da Serra, Stilton or other blue cheeses and with desserts with eggs, such as sponge cake. SUITABLE FOR VEGANS AND VEGETARIES |
| Awards | Robert Parker 100/100 Pts Best Wine of the World 2021 |
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