Niepoort Tawny 375 ml

Niepoort Tawny 375ml

Niepoort Tawny 375ml is a fantastic entry into the magical world of Tawny.

Scent: Aromas with notes of dried fruit and is young with a fruity character.
Taste: Dried fruits with sweetness that is soft and balanced with good intensity.
Server for: An excellent companion as an aperitif, to powerful dry cheeses, desserts with nuts and dried fruit.

The wine:

The grapes come from low-production vineyards in the Cima Corgo region of the Douro Valley. A relatively young wine which is the result of blending several harvests and is aged for an average of three and a half years in small old oak casks in the Niepoort cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Niepoort:

Is an independent family business with over a century and a half behind it. Five generations have succeeded each other at the head of Niepoort since Franciscus Marius Niepoort founded the company in 1842. Almost always two generations have worked side by side for many years and contributed to a successful transition. The upcoming sixth generation is on its way.

The fifth generation is the sibling couple Eduard Dirk Niepoort and Verena Niepoort. Dirk has been at the head of the company since Eduard Rudolph Niepoort formally retired in 2005. Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during his studies in Switzerland. In 1987, Dirk joined his father, Rolf Niepoort, in the family business and was challenged to innovate while maintaining good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of its own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best port wines. 15 hectares of vines have been replanted and 10 hectares of 60-year-old vines have been carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step towards the production of port wine and the creation of the first non-fortified Niepoort wines. Dirk's passion for wines, humble respect and curiosity for the Douro terroir have defined the spirit of Niepoort over the past two decades and are a constant inspiration for the team. Dirk's sister Verena joined the company as managing director in 2005.