COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2009
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
PRODUCER
Niepoort Vinhos
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Niepoort Colheita 2009 is a single-vintage Tawny Port from the Douro region of Portugal. Produced by Niepoort Vinhos, a family-owned company established in 1842, this wine reflects the specific character of the 2009 harvest. The Douro Valley's unique terroir is crucial to the production of Port wines. The 2009 vintage was characterized by high temperatures, which contributed to the wine's complexity. Colheita Ports are single-vintage Tawnies, offering a distinct profile that differs from year to year and possesses greater depth than standard Tawny Ports.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A challenging 2009 harvest yielded concentrated grapes.
Fact 02
Aged for 13 years before bottling in 2022.
Fact 03
Family-owned producer since 1842.
Fact 04
Vegan-friendly Port wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Niepoort Colheita 2009 is produced from a proprietary blend of Douro grape varietals, including Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. The grapes are hand-picked and then foot-trodden in traditional lagares with 100% stems. Fermentation also occurs in lagares. Fortification takes place at Niepoort's port production center. The wine undergoes an extended aging process in old 550-liter oak barrels. Colheita Ports are single-vintage Tawnies that must age for a minimum of seven years before bottling; this particular vintage was aged for 13 years and bottled in 2022.
