Niepoort Colheita 2008

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Colheita Ports are Tawnies which come from a single vintage and are aged in 550 litre old barrels for a minimum period of seven years prior to bottling. 

2008 was an excellent year in the Douro, rains occurred during the spring and early part of the Summer, allowing soils to maintain good water levels until the harvest. The cooler conditions throughout the growing season coupled with a dry and relatively cool July and August led to a later harvest date. The low yields due mainly to rain during flowering, were also important to obtain quality fruit with great acidity, freshness and balanced sugar levels – perfect for the Niepoort Style. The grapes were foot-trodden in Lagares with 100% stems and fortified at the port production centre in Vale de Mendiz and aged in the cellar at Vila Nova de Gaia, in old 550 litre barrels. 

A brick-red appearance with some light orange tinges leads into a fine slightly smoky aroma with hints of dried fruit. The palate is refreshing, with wonderful acidity and hints of dried apricot and crystallised fruit, leading to a lengthy mellow finish. 

This wine is a delicious way to end off a meal and also matches very well with desserts, dried fruit or as an aperitif served with foie gras.