The port wine, Niepoort Vintage 2011, consists of a whole bunch of different grape varieties, in which you find represented Portugal's most important ones. The grapes for this fortified wine from Douro were harvested in September/October of 2011. Only two years later, in June 2013, Niepoort Vintage 2011 of Niepoort was filled in bottles. And the result is actually really impressive. Also, wine experts like Wine Spectator and Robert Parker let themselves get convinced by this Portuguese dessert wine. Portwine enthusiasts mustn't miss this Niepoort Vintage.
Technical sheet · Niepoort Vintage
| Type Of Wine: | fortified wine |
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| Vintage: | 2011 Other vintages |
| Appellation: | Port (Porto and Douro,Portugal) |
| Winery: | Niepoort |
| Volume: | 75cl Other volumes |
| Score: | RP96WS95 |
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| Grapes: | Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz |
| Pairing: | StartersDessertsCheeseHard cheese |
| Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
| Alcohol Vol.: | 19% |
| Consumption Temp.: | 18-20ºC |
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Description · Niepoort
Niepoort Vintage 2011 (Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Francisca and Tinta Roriz)
TASTING NOTES OF 2011 Niepoort Vintage:
- View: candy-colored
- Nose: complex aroma of dried fruit and spice notes
- Mouth: concentrated, powerful, sweet
APPELLATION: Douro
GRAPES: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz and others
WINE PAIRING: desserts, snacks
TEMPERATURE: 18°C
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 19%
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Posted on 13/07/15 at 11.41
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- View: Porto Niepoort Vintage 2011 has a dark purple colour to the edge of the cup.
- Nose: The nose is fine with great vinosity, black pepper and notes of black fruits.
- Mouth: The palate is fresh and elegant, but underpinned with a long tannic structure that gives great length.
DEGREE OF ALCOHOL: 19.5%
PAIRING: Perfect with "Queijo da Serra", Stilton or other blue cheese. Egg-based desserts and "Pao de Lo" (Portuguese-based cake sponge).
CELLAR: Niepoort
GRAPES: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão and others, including Touriga Nacional
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4/5
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Reviews about Niepoort Vintage 2009
4/5
Porto Niepoort Vintage 2009
- View: ruby red violet.
- Nose: Sensual nose, aromas of fruit and pepper.
- Mouth: very concentrated, massive structure, attractive, powerful, elegant and balanced tannins.
APPELLATION: Oporto.
VINEYARD: Niepoort
GRAPES: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz and others.
PAIRING: "Queijo da Serra", stilton or other blue cheese, egg-based desserts.
TEMPERATURE:
ALCOHOL: 20.5%
4/5
- View: Porto Niepoort Vintage 2009 has a dark cherry
- Nose: voluptuous nose with fruity aroma while being very spicy and pepper.
- Mouth: Very concentrated on the palate with a solid structure, and powerful yet sensual tannins. This wine has great strength, elegance and balance.
PAIRING: stilton fromages ou autres bleus, desserts aux oeufs accompagnés of "Pão de ló" (sorte de génoise portugaise)
GRAPES: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousón, including Touriga Nacional
CELLAR: Niepoort











