Niepoort

Porto Colheita White 2012 - Boxed - Niepoort

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Format: 70 cl

-17%


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Technical information
Producer Niepoort
Type White Port colheita
Aromatic profile Fruity, hazelnut, honey, spices
Ingredients White grape
Format 70 cl
Gradation 20.0%
Country Portogallo
Type of cask Large oak barrels
Aging Minimum 7 years in barrel
Color Golden yellow
Consumption Aperitif, dessert, aged cheeses
The Porto Colheita White 2012 from the renowned Niepoort winery is a refined and distinguished example in the world of Portuguese wines. This wine carries with it the historic richness of viticulture from Douro, one of the oldest and most respected wine regions in the world.

Elegantly packaged, the Porto Colheita White 2012 is distinguished by its bright golden color and an aromatic bouquet that enchants from the first encounter. On the nose, complex olfactory sensations are revealed, featuring notes of candied fruit, honey, and a light toastiness that invites a thorough tasting.

On the palate, the wine exhibits a robust but balanced structure, with a moderate sweetness that is offset by a fresh acidity. The flavors of apricot, vanilla, and dried fruit clearly emerge, accompanied by a lingering aftertaste that recalls caramel and subtle hints of exotic spices.

The maturation takes place in small oak barrels where the wine has gradually developed its complexity without losing its original freshness. This process gives the Porto Colheita White 2012 an extraordinary aging potential, making it an excellent candidate for further years of cellar storage.

Suitable as an aperitif or to accompany mildly sweet desserts, this Porto is also an excellent choice for special moments, offering a unique and memorable sensory experience. Ideal for wine lovers seeking a white Porto with distinctive characteristics and a fascinating story behind each glass.

How to serve

Glass:

Calice Ballon Ampio

Serve to:

12-14°C


When to drink it:

In ogni occasione

Production area

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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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