Product details
This vintage continues Niepoort tradition to create balanced ports with great concentration but simultaneously fine and delicate. At Niepoort' we predict that this vintage will be one of the finest in decades... Vinification: In 2003 the harvest had very hot days and also very humid days. The production was high but with small grapes that produced concentrated tannins and colour. Overripe and dry grapes were taken out to reassure the finesse of the wine. Vinha da Pisca, (very old vineyard), with notes of coffee and black berries gave the final blend the desired finesse. In September 2005 the cycle for Niepoort Vintage 2003 was completed and now the wine ages in the final bottle, (32000 bottles of 750ml).
Grape Varieties:
Touriga Nacional,Touriga Franca,Tinto Cão,Tinta Francisca,Tinta Amarela,Sousão,Tinta Roriz
Tasting Notes:
Fine, elegant, mineral but not balsamic. The taste continues fine, aggressive and with tannins, rich but not excessive and with a long final. Impressive finesse even though robust.
Store and Serve Advices:
Recommended serving at a temperature of 16 to 18ºC.
Food Pairing:
Perfect with “Queijo da Serra”, a Stilton or other blue cheeses. Egg based desserts with “pão de ló” (Portuguese sponge based cake).
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 97 points in Jamie Goode;
. 96 points in Wine & Spirits Magazine;
. 95 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 95 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 92 points in CellarTracker;
. 90 points in Stephen Tanzer;
. 16 points in Decanter.
Disclaimer:
This product may include a wooden or a cardboard outer box. If so, we will include the outer box and pack it in a way to avoid any type of breakage during transport. However, we cannot be held responsible for damage to the outer box, as only the product as shown in the images is insured. If you have any specific instructions or questions about the box, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
97 points·Niepoort Vintage Port 2003
expand_moreQuite structured and dense. The spicy nose shows rich fruit. The palate is dense and spicy with a wonderful tannic structure. A massive wine: structured and dense with lovely purity of fruit. Very serious. Excellent