Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2010 / 750ml | EUR 165.00≈ $189.52 · £141.48 | www.niepoort.pt ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | CHF 59.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Alcohol 13.1%
pH 3.57
Grape Varieties Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, Malvazia Preta and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-Facing Vineyard At Quinta Do Carril
Vine Age 70 to 100 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2025
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 8,800 bottles
Bottles8,800
Production Details English 0.75 L record: old-vine fruit from Quinta do Carril and vineyards near Quinta de Nápoles; 6,000 vines/ha; Guyot and Royat training; vineyards at 350–700 m; hand-picked in August and September. After sorting, stainless-steel fermentation included approximately 80 days of skin contact; maturation was approximately 20 months in French barriques, 50% new. Unitless endpoint fields report dry extract 25.80, residual sugar 0.60, total acidity 5.20, volatile acidity 0.80, free SO2 at filling 16 and total SO2 70; no concentration units or acidity basis are exposed.
Tasting Notes Graphite, herbs, ripe plum, vanilla and nutty oak; silky and polished; supple tannins, integrated acidity, depth and length
Food Pairing Meat; monkfish; squid; grilled octopus
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
pH 3.57
Grape Varieties Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, Malvazia Preta and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-Facing Vineyard At Quinta Do Carril
Vine Age 70 to 100 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2025
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 8,800 bottles
Bottles8,800
Production Details English 0.75 L record: old-vine fruit from Quinta do Carril and vineyards near Quinta de Nápoles; 6,000 vines/ha; Guyot and Royat training; vineyards at 350–700 m; hand-picked in August and September. After sorting, stainless-steel fermentation included approximately 80 days of skin contact; maturation was approximately 20 months in French barriques, 50% new. Unitless endpoint fields report dry extract 25.80, residual sugar 0.60, total acidity 5.20, volatile acidity 0.80, free SO2 at filling 16 and total SO2 70; no concentration units or acidity basis are exposed.
Tasting Notes Graphite, herbs, ripe plum, vanilla and nutty oak; silky and polished; supple tannins, integrated acidity, depth and length
Food Pairing Meat; monkfish; squid; grilled octopus
Sources: api.niepoort.pt ↗ · Compare this vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.7%
pH 3.61
Grape Varieties Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, Malvazia Preta and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-Facing Vineyard At Quinta Do Carril
Vine Age 70 to 100 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2024
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 12,400 bottles
Bottles12,400
Production Details English 0.75 L record: old-vine fruit from Quinta do Carril and vineyards near Quinta de Nápoles; 6,000 vines/ha; Guyot and Royat training; vineyards at 350–700 m; hand-picked in August and September. After sorting, stainless-steel fermentation included approximately 80 days of skin contact; maturation was approximately 20 months in French barriques, 50% new. Unitless endpoint fields report dry extract 25.30, residual sugar 0.60, total acidity 4.40, volatile acidity 0.60, free SO2 at filling 15 and total SO2 68; no concentration units or acidity basis are exposed.
Tasting Notes Deep colour; graphite, blackberry and leather; vibrant and structured palate; lingering acidity, firm tannins and substantial ageing potential
Food Pairing Meat; monkfish; squid; grilled octopus
Sources: api.niepoort.pt ↗ · Compare this vintage
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.3%
pH 3.69
Grape Varieties Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, Malvazia Preta and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-Facing Vineyard At Quinta Do Carril
Vine Age 70 to 100 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 9,000 bottles
Bottles9,000
Production Details English 0.75 L record: old-vine fruit from Quinta do Carril and vineyards near Quinta de Nápoles; 6,000 vines/ha; Guyot and Royat training; vineyards at 350–700 m; hand-picked in August and September. Niepoort's broader 2021 harvest began on 11 August. After sorting, stainless-steel fermentation included approximately 80 days of skin contact; maturation was approximately 20 months in French barriques, 50% new. Unitless endpoint fields report dry extract 24.00, residual sugar 0.90, total acidity 4.50, volatile acidity 0.70, free SO2 at filling 15 and total SO2 65; no concentration units or acidity basis are exposed.
Tasting Notes Violet colour; violet, raspberry, rhubarb, graphite, fresh-herb and spice notes; fresh, structured palate with precise tannins and a piquant, persistent finish
Food Pairing Meat; monkfish; squid; grilled octopus
Sources: api.niepoort.pt ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.55
Grape Varieties Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, Malvazia Preta and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-Facing Vineyard At Quinta Do Carril
Vine Age 70 to 100 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date January 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 1,970 bottles
Bottles1,970
Production Details English 0.75 L record: old-vine fruit from Quinta do Carril and vineyards near Quinta de Nápoles; 6,000 vines/ha; Guyot and Royat training; vineyards at 350–700 m; hand-picked in August and September. After sorting, stainless-steel fermentation included approximately 80 days of skin contact; maturation was approximately 20 months in French barriques, 50% new. Unitless endpoint fields report dry extract 21.90, residual sugar 0.60, total acidity 4.80, volatile acidity 0.80, free SO2 at filling 15 and total SO2 70; no concentration units or acidity basis are exposed.
Tasting Notes Deep colour; graphite, floral, cassis and oak notes; youthful, linear and structured palate; fresh, elegant, long and spicy finish
Food Pairing Meat; monkfish; squid; grilled octopus
Sources: api.niepoort.pt ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.6%
pH 3.62
Grape Varieties Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, Malvazia Preta and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-Facing Vineyard At Quinta Do Carril
Harvest Dates Harvesting began 8 August 2019; the peak was 8–15 September; harvest ended 1 October 2019
Vine Age 70 to 100 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2021
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 7,800 bottles
Bottles7,800
Production Details English 0.75 L record: old-vine fruit from Quinta do Carril and vineyards near Quinta de Nápoles; 6,000 vines/ha; Guyot and Royat training; vineyards at 350–700 m; hand-picked. After sorting, stainless-steel fermentation included approximately 80 days of skin contact; maturation was approximately 20 months in French barriques, 50% new. Unitless endpoint fields report residual sugar 0.60, total acidity 4.70, volatile acidity 0.70, free SO2 at filling 15 and total SO2 59. The dry-extract field also reports 0.60, an unusually low value identical to residual sugar; it is preserved only as a source-labelled anomaly. No concentration units or acidity basis are exposed by the endpoint.
Tasting Notes Deep purple colour; graphite, floral, blackberry and blackcurrant notes with oak; youthful, linear and structured; fresh, elegant and piquant finish
Food Pairing Meat; monkfish; squid; grilled octopus
Sources: api.niepoort.pt ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.6%
pH 3.53
Grape Varieties Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, Malvazia Preta and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-Facing Vineyard At Quinta Do Carril
Vine Age 70 to 100 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2020
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 8,600 bottles
Bottles8,600
Production Details English 0.75 L record: old-vine fruit from Quinta do Carril and vineyards near Quinta de Nápoles; 6,000 vines/ha; Guyot and Royat training; vineyards at 350–700 m; hand-picked in August and September. After sorting, fermentation in stainless steel included approximately 80 days of skin contact; maturation was approximately 20 months in French barriques, 50% new. Unitless endpoint fields report dry extract 25.00, residual sugar 0.60, total acidity 5.15, volatile acidity 0.70, free SO2 at filling 23 and total SO2 94; these are not assigned canonical concentration units because the structured endpoint does not expose their units or acidity basis.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; redcurrant, blackberry, mineral and subtle wood notes; fresh red fruit; elegant, light, long and linear finish
Food Pairing Meat; monkfish; squid; grilled octopus
Sources: api.niepoort.pt ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | CHF 68.00 | smithandsmith.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | CHF 59.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Rua Cândido dos Reis, 670, 4400-071 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone
+351 223 777 770
Email
Owner
Dirk van der Niepoort
Cellarmaster
Dirk van der Niepoort