Niepoort LBV 2021

Niepoort LBV 2021

Port Touriga Nacional • Touriga Franca • Tinto Cão • Tinta Francisca • Tinta Amarela • Sousão • Tinta Roriz Douro , Portugal
Blackberry, plum, violets and finely spiced richness.
£27.95
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Why You'll Love It
All the dark-fruit depth you want from a serious Port, but with Niepoort's trademark freshness. Blackberry, fig and plum meet a little black pepper and chocolate, balanced by a long, precise finish. Enjoy with blue cheese, dark chocolate or simply a good conversation after dinner.
About The Producer
Niepoort is one of the defining names in modern Portuguese wine. Founded in 1842 in Vila Nova de Gaia as an independent Port house, it remains in the hands of the Niepoort family, now spanning six generations. Dirk Niepoort joined his father Rolf in 1987 and began challenging what people expected from the Douro. By acquiring Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril and championing dry wines alongside the family's outstanding Ports, he helped transform the reputation of Portugal's indigenous grapes and vineyards. Rather than chasing sheer weight or concentration, Niepoort's approach favours freshness, balance, character and a genuine expression of place. That curiosity has since taken the family into Dão, Bairrada, Vinho Verde and beyond, working with old vines, local varieties and like-minded growers. Today Dirk works alongside the next generation, including Daniel and Marco, who continue to push the estate forward without losing sight of its roots. For Vino Gusto, Niepoort is far more than a great Port house: it is one of the most influential and exciting producers in Portuguese wine.
Winemaking Information
The 2021 Late Bottled Vintage comes from old, low-yielding Douro vineyards planted with traditional Port varieties. Hand-picked fruit is foot-trodden in granite lagares before fortification. The wine matures for approximately four years in large oak vats and casks in Vila Nova de Gaia before bottling without filtration, combining concentrated fruit with enough freshness and structure to develop further in bottle.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Touriga Franca
  • Tinto Cão
  • Tinta Francisca
  • Tinta Amarela
  • Sousão
  • Tinta Roriz
Region Douro
Country Portugal
Wine Type Fortified
Wine Style Port
Vintage 2021
ABV 19.4%
Volume 75cl
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.