Niepoort 20 Years Old Tawny

Niepoort 20 Years Old Tawny is an exquisite port wine, made from grapes grown by small winegrowers in the Pinhão Valley and from our own vineyards on the Tedo River. The vines are planted on terraces located below 500 meters above sea level. Among the most commonly used grape varieties are Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Cão and Tinta Roriz (also known as Tempranillo).

The harvest takes place from late September to early October, when the grapes have reached optimal ripeness. The vinification follows traditional methods, where the grapes are trampled with the feet and fermentation is interrupted by the addition of grape spirit. The wine is aged in oak barrels in Vila Nova de Gaia and consists of a blend of wines with an average age of 20 years. Around 8,000 bottles are produced per year.

Niepoort 20 Years Old Tawny presents a beautiful orange-golden color and a rich flavor with nuances of spices, honey, almond and fruit. It is ideal to accompany desserts, cheeses or as an aperitif. Recommended serving temperature is between 16-18°C.

Reviews:
- Politiken: 5 wine glasses - "Very bright impression - lots of dried orange, Christmas spice, varnish and rancio - complex. At the same time airy and intense taste. Again complex and with great elegance. Almost floating!" (06-12-2015)
- Decanter: 96 points (January 2013)
- Wine Spectator: 92 points
- Taste and Pleasure: 5 wine glasses / "TEST WINNER"
- Forlaget Smag: 20 out of 20 points / "TEST WINNER" - "It is light and delicately smoky, harmonious and clean, but its watchword is freshness. Fantastic wine." (November 2012)