Niepoort Tawny Port Colheita 2008

• Size: 750ml
• Vintage: 2008
• ABV: 20%
• Origin: Douro/Portugal
• Grapes: Tinta Roriz/Touriga Franca/Touriga Nacional/Tinto Cão/Tinta Francisca/Tinta Amarela/Sousão

Description

Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during the studies in Switzerland. In 1987 Dirk joined his father Rolf Niepoort in the family business and was challenged to innovate maintaining the good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of the first own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best Port Wines;15 hectares of vineyards were newly planted, and 10 hectares 60-year old vines were carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step in the port wine and the first step for the creation of Niepoort wines.

Dirk's passion for wines and the humble respect and curiosity for the Douro terroir defined the team spirit over the last two decades and is a constant inspiration and challenge to the team. Dirk's sister, Verena Niepoort, joined Niepoort team as executive director in 2005.

Colheita Ports are Tawny Ports from a single vintage, aged in wood for at least seven years before being bottled. The Colheita Port is wonderfull on its own at the end of a meal or on a cold winter afternoon in front of an open fireplace. Suggested with dried nuts, dried fruits such as raisins, peaches, apricots and desserts based on eggs, pies with dried fruits, coffee, vanilla.