Porto Tawny - Invecchiato 4 Anni - Niepoort

Niepoort

Porto tawny · 70 cl · 20.0% vol · Dried fruit, caramel, sweet spices, oxidative notes

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Producer Niepoort
Type Porto tawny
Aromatic profile Dried fruit, caramel, sweet spices, oxidative notes
Ingredients Red grape roriz, touriga nacional, touriga franca
Format 70 cl
Gradation 20.0%
Country Portogallo
Type of cask Large oak barrels
Aging 4 years in oak barrel
Variety Typical Douro varieties
Color Copper amber
Consumption Serve chilled, ideal with desserts and aged cheeses
The Niepoort Tawny "Aged 4 Years" is an excellent example of the Portuguese tradition in the production of fortified wines. Kept for four years in oak barrels, this Tawny Porto stands out for its characteristic copper color and the aromatic complexity that develops during aging.

The nose immediately reveals enveloping notes of dried fruits, such as walnuts and almonds, accompanied by hints of ripe fruits, such as apricots and plums, slightly caramelized. Notes of sweet spices, like cinnamon and vanilla, complete the aroma, promising a rich and full tasting experience.

On the palate, the Niepoort Tawny Porto is soft yet structured, with a perfect balance between the sweetness of the fruit and the refreshing acidity. The palate is caressed by flavors of cooked fruit and toast, with an aftertaste that lingers pleasantly, revealing a light touch of bitter chocolate towards the end.

Served slightly chilled, this wine is ideal as an aperitif or paired with hard cheeses, chocolate-based desserts, or dried fruits. It is also an excellent choice to conclude a meal, offering a moment of pure pleasure and contemplation.

Niepoort is recognized for its ability to blend traditional methods and innovation, and this Tawny is a living testimony of the art and mastery that define their fortified wines. A taste exploration that carries with it the essence of the Douro.
Family-owned company

Niepoort

Family-owned company

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Niepoort.

Niepoort is a historic Portuguese wine company established in 1842, best known for its Port wines and a small range of aguardente/brandies. It owns historic lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia and vineyards in the Douro, combining traditional methods with modern viticultural approaches.
Port producer Douro winery producer of aguardente (pomace distillate) family-owned company port house
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Founded 1842

Distillation

The Aguardente Velhíssima is a pomace distillate (aguardente) produced as a blend: aged spirits (for example a blend of lots aged 25 and 10 years) finished in oak casks.

Ageing

Aging in wood for Ports (traditional barrels/pipes in Vila Nova de Gaia for tawny and colheita) and in oak barrels for the spirits; some Colheita labels indicate long aging periods in traditional pipes.

Raw materials

wine grapes (native Douro varieties) pomace (for aguardente/distillates)

Representative products

Aguardente Velhíssima - Niepoort Port 10 Years Tawny - Niepoort Port 20 Years Tawny - Niepoort Port Colheita Tawny 2008 - Gift boxed - Niepoort Port Colheita Tawny 2012 - Gift boxed - Niepoort Port Colheita White 1968 - Aged 54 Years in Traditional Pipes - Gift boxed - Niepoort Port Colheita White 2012 - Gift boxed - Niepoort Port Crusted Bioma - Unfiltered, bottled in 2014 - Niepoort Port Late Bottled Vintage 2019 - Bottled 4 Years After Harvest - Gift boxed - Niepoort Port Pisca Vintage 2007 - Niepoort

Official Awards

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