Niepoort Branco 10 Yrs

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Port Wines
Producer:
 
Niepoort
Label Name:
 
Branco 10 Yrs
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
20%
Grape(s):
 
Códega do Larinho, Rabigato, Viosinho, Arinto, Gouveio
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-12°C

Awards/Ratings
92 pts (Robert Parker / Wine Advocate) per retail fiches; Grandes Escolhas 17 pts; Revista de Vinhos 16. 5

Tasting Note
Golden colour; aromas of dried orange peel, figs, toasted almonds and walnuts with floral notes. Palate is fine, balanced and sweet with vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: blue cheeses (Roquefort), foie gras, almond tart, crème brûlée, roasted pork. Asian: Peking duck, mango sticky rice, coconut-based desserts, Chinese mooncakes, glazed char siu pork.

Production Method
White grapes undergo extended skin maceration and foot treading; fermentation is stopped with aguardente vínica. Aged first in large oak vats then in traditional oak casks for 7–15 years; selected parcels are blended to a 10-year style.

Vineyard Info
Niepoort, a family firm since 1842, is based in the Douro. Dirk Niepoort modernised production while keeping traditional methods, producing both classic Ports and innovative table wines.