COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
PRODUCER
Niepoort
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage Port 2018 is a fortified red wine from Portugal's Douro Valley. Produced by the Niepoort family, whose winemaking history dates back to the 1840s, this LBV is crafted from a blend of traditional Portuguese grape varieties. The 2018 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions leading to low yields. A distinctive feature of this LBV is its natural cork closure, suggesting its capacity for aging. It is positioned as a wine that balances immediate drinkability with long-term potential.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bottled with a natural cork, a sign of its aging potential.
Fact 02
Aged for 4-6 years in large oak vats, not small barrels.
Fact 03
The 2018 harvest saw record low yields in the Douro.
Fact 04
Considered the 'little brother' of Vintage Port.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage Port 2018 is produced using traditional methods in the Douro Valley. Grapes are foot-trodden in granite lagares. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 4 to 6 years in large, old oak vats. It is typically bottled unfiltered and sealed with a natural cork closure.
