Aguardente Velhissima - Niepoort

Niepoort

Format: 70 cl

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124,61 €
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Technical information
Producer Niepoort
Type Aguardente
Aromatic profile Fruity, spicy, slightly woody
Ingredients Grape pomace
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Country Inghilterra
Type of cask Oak barrels
Aging Aged several years
Distillation method Distillation in copper still
Color Amber
Consumption At room temperature, as a digestif
The Very Old Aguardente from the renowned Niepoort winery stands out as a distinguished example among Portuguese spirits, famous for its aromatic complexity and the richness of its aftertaste. Distilled with the expertise that distinguishes Casa Niepoort, this aguardente is aged with dedication in wooden barrels that contribute to giving it a unique character and considerable maturity.

On the nose, the Very Old Aguardente reveals an intense aromatic palette, with notes of vanilla and ripe fruit mixed with nuances of toasted wood and sweet spices, a result of the long aging in barrels previously used for Port wine. The deep amber color dazzles upon sight, heralding the quality and intensity of the tasting experience.

On the palate, the aguardente shows a complex yet harmonious structure, with a perfect balance between alcoholic strength and smoothness. Flavors of hazelnut, chocolate, and a light aftertaste of coffee blend into a long and lingering finish, inviting a slow and satisfying tasting.

Perfect to serve at room temperature as a digestif after a meal, Niepoort's Very Old Aguardente offers a true sensory journey, capable of satisfying the most demanding connoisseurs and providing a moment of pure olfactory and gustatory pleasure. A precious addition to any high-end spirit collection.
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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