Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | EUR 69.00≈ $79.25 · £59.17 | www.niepoort.pt ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Alcohol 13.1%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories 116 kcal / glass
150ml glass116 kcal
750ml bottle580 kcal
Grape Varieties Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Francisca, Sousão
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-, Northeast- And East-Facing Terraces
Harvest Dates August and September 2023; the producer says the harvest started early but gives no exact date
Sites Fruit from vineyard parcels planted in 1987, supplemented by approximately 20% old-vine fruit
Vine Age 30–40 years for the structured vine-age field; approximately 20% old-vine fruit was also used
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date February 2026
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 8,000 bottles
Bottles8,000
Production Details Hand-picked fruit from Royat-trained vineyards at 150–250 m and 6,000 vines/ha. Vinification used around 30% whole clusters, controlled-temperature fermentation and approximately two weeks of maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in oak barrels, followed by 22 months of barrel ageing. The finished wine had dry extract of 25.50 g/L, volatile acidity of 0.70 g/L, total SO₂ of 103 mg/L, free SO₂ at bottling of 22 mg/L and carbohydrates of 0.9 g/100 mL.
Certifications SATIVA (PT-BIO-03)
Food Pairing Duck breast, pepper steak, red meats and game dishes
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories 116 kcal / glass
150ml glass116 kcal
750ml bottle580 kcal
Grape Varieties Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Francisca, Sousão
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-, Northeast- And East-Facing Terraces
Harvest Dates August and September 2023; the producer says the harvest started early but gives no exact date
Sites Fruit from vineyard parcels planted in 1987, supplemented by approximately 20% old-vine fruit
Vine Age 30–40 years for the structured vine-age field; approximately 20% old-vine fruit was also used
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date February 2026
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 8,000 bottles
Bottles8,000
Production Details Hand-picked fruit from Royat-trained vineyards at 150–250 m and 6,000 vines/ha. Vinification used around 30% whole clusters, controlled-temperature fermentation and approximately two weeks of maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in oak barrels, followed by 22 months of barrel ageing. The finished wine had dry extract of 25.50 g/L, volatile acidity of 0.70 g/L, total SO₂ of 103 mg/L, free SO₂ at bottling of 22 mg/L and carbohydrates of 0.9 g/100 mL.
Certifications SATIVA (PT-BIO-03)
Food Pairing Duck breast, pepper steak, red meats and game dishes
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.4%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Calories 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Francisca, Sousão
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Orientation North-, Northeast- And East-Facing Terraces
Harvest Dates Harvest began 11 August 2021; the stated harvest period was August and September
Sites Fruit from vineyard parcels planted in 1987, supplemented by approximately 20% old-vine fruit
Vine Age 30–40 years for the structured vine-age field; approximately 20% old-vine fruit was also used
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date March 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 6,946 bottles
Bottles6,946
Production Details Hand-picked fruit from Royat-trained vineyards at 150–250 m and 6,000 vines/ha. Vinification used around 30% whole clusters, controlled-temperature fermentation and approximately two weeks of maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in oak barrels, followed by 22 months of barrel ageing. The finished wine had dry extract of 23.50 g/L, volatile acidity of 0.70 g/L, total SO₂ of 69 mg/L, free SO₂ at bottling of 15 mg/L and carbohydrates of 0.9 g/100 mL.
Certifications SATIVA (PT-BIO-03)
Tasting Notes Violet, wild red berries, rhubarb, bergamot, Earl Grey tea, graphite, vanilla bean and sweet spice; rounded and seamless with polished tannins, pure red fruit, citrus peel and a long finish
Food Pairing Duck breast with red-berry jus; veal loin with bergamot-infused sauce; mushroom and truffle risotto; pigeon, quail or venison with roasted beetroot, parsnip purée or lightly spiced jus
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.6%
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Francisca, Sousão
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Harvest Dates August and September 2018
Sites Fruit from vineyard parcels planted in 1987, supplemented by approximately 20% old-vine fruit
Vine Age 30–40 years for the structured vine-age field; approximately 20% old-vine fruit was also used
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date July 2020
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 4,000 bottles
Bottles4,000
Production Details Hand-picked fruit from Royat-trained vineyards at 150–250 m and 6,000 vines/ha. Fermentation used approximately 30% whole bunches at controlled temperature, with skin maceration for around two weeks. Malolactic fermentation and subsequent maturation took place in barriques for 22 months. The finished wine had dry extract of 25.00 g/L, volatile acidity of 0.00 g/L, total SO₂ of 97 mg/L and free SO₂ at bottling of 23 mg/L.
Certifications SATIVA (PT-BIO-03)
Tasting Notes Pale, medium-intensity red; currants, red berries, violet, Earl Grey tea, spice, mint and integrated wood; rounded and elegant, with refreshing acidity and a lingering finish
Food Pairing Duck breast, pepper steak, red meats and venison
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