Niepoort 10 Anos

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Port Wines
Producer:
 
Niepoort
Label Name:
 
10 Anos
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro (aged in Vila Nova de Gaia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
19.5%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinto Cão, Sousão
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91 points (10YO bottling, 2015); James Suckling positive tasting note (noted 2003). Widely cited as a benchmark 10‑year Tawny

Tasting Note
Golden-tawny colour with dried apricot, candied orange peel, toasted walnut, caramel, toffee and honey. Rich and sweet yet fresh, with rounded fruit, balanced acidity and a long, silky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: blue/aged cheeses, foie gras, nut-based desserts, crème brûlée, chocolate tarts, pastel de nata. Asian: mooncakes, mango sticky rice, sesame or walnut cookies, red‑bean desserts, sweet soy‑glazed duck.

Production Method
Blend of multiple vintages averaging 10 years; fortified to stop fermentation and aged in small (~550L) oak casks in Vila Nova de Gaia. Master blender marries lots for balance.

Vineyard Info
Niepoort, founded 1842 and family‑run (now led by Dirk Niepoort). Producer ages and blends Tawny ports in Vila Nova de Gaia; José Nogueira handles traditional blending.