Niepoort Colheita 2012
HK$ 393.48
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2012 Colheita Tawny Port is the 'young' Colheita sold now, as they always sell one older and one younger version (the older one now is 2003) because they want to show that the category is able to age in bottle. Niepoort has a very good track record in Colheita or single vintage Tawny Ports. This was bottled in 2023 after 10 years in Port barrels (pipas). It was not a special year, so they didn't make a Vintage (especially after 2011) but produced very good Tawny Ports instead. It feels younger and less developed than the 10 Year Old Tawny, a nice introduction to single-harvest Tawny. To me, this is still a bit too young and fresh. It was bottled with 105 grams of sugar. 60,000 bottles produced.
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Alcohol
20.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 12ºC and 14ºC
Winemaking
Minimum ageing of 7 years in barrels of 550 and 600 litres capacity.
Description
Niepoort Colheita stands as a wine jewel that encapsulates the essence of the prestigious Portuguese winery Niepoort. This wine is the result of a careful selection of grapes from several varieties, in which Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão predominate. These grapes are grown in the sunny hills of the Douro Valley, where the unique terroir and mild climate provide optimal conditions for their development. Although the exact percentages of each variety may vary according to the vintage, this blend of grapes gives the wine exceptional complexity and balance.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness, guaranteeing the quality of the grapes. After fermentation, the wine undergoes extended ageing in oak barrels for a significant period of time, generally longer than that required for a vintage wine. This ageing allows the wine to develop a wide range of flavours and aromas, as well as a smooth and elegant texture.
Taste
A number of exceptional nuances are revealed that define its distinctive character. Deep flavours and aromas of ripe fruits such as plums, figs and sultanas are interwoven with subtle hints of spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. These elements merge with elegant notes of vanilla and caramel from the barrel ageing, adding a seductive dimension to the whole.
The structure of the wine is remarkably balanced, with a vibrant acidity that brings freshness and liveliness to the palate. The smooth, well-integrated tannins provide a velvety texture that unfolds into a long, rewarding finish. The harmony of fruit, spice and ageing nuances make Niepoort Colheita a profound and captivating tasting experience.
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