NIEPOORT | LBV 2020 PORTO 75cl

Niepoort LBV 2020 Porto is a perfect example of the Late Bottled Vintage style from the prestigious Niepoort house. Made in a great Douro vintage, it combines the fruity richness of a vintage with the accessibility offered by its aging in large wooden vats. It is a port that balances power, freshness, and complexity, presented in a 75 cl format ideal for sharing.

Characteristics

Winery: Niepoort, Douro (Portugal)
Denomination: Oporto (Porto), Douro
Wine type: Late Bottled Vintage (LBV)
Vintage: 2020
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and Sousão, from old vineyards in the Douro Valley
Elaboration: Manual harvest, traditional foot treading in granite lagares and fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Aging: In large oak vats for 4 to 6 years before bottling
Alcohol content: 20 % vol.
Format: 75 cl bottle

Tasting Notes

It presents an intense purple color with violet rims. On the nose, aromas of ripe black fruit, such as blackberry and plum, stand out, accompanied by floral notes of violets and a touch of sweet and balsamic spices. On the palate it is structured, with firm and ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a long, persistent finish that reflects its fruity richness and balance.

Pairing

Ideal with dark chocolates, blue cheeses, nut desserts or spiced tarts. It can also be enjoyed on its own, as a dessert or meditation wine, thanks to its intensity and elegance.

Niepoort LBV 2020 Porto 75 cl is a port with character, accessible and complex at the same time, that captures the essence of a great Douro vintage. A perfect option for those looking for a fortified wine full of authenticity and guaranteed by one of Portugal's most prestigious houses.