Niepoort 10 years old White Portuguese Port Wine 70 cl 20%

White Port is rarely given a decade in wood - most is drunk young and chilled. Niepoort is one of the few houses to have dared let time work its way on the pale side of the Douro's wines.

Expert's Description

Niepoort 10 Year Old White is a Portuguese aged White Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 20%.

The wine is a blend of white Ports, each having spent between 7 and 15 years in traditional oak casks, then assembled so that the average age corresponds to 10 years. The long ageing in wood gives the colour a golden hue and draws out aromas of dried fruit and nuts.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia. While most houses concentrate their long wood-ageing on Tawny Ports, Niepoort has chosen to give time to the lesser-known white category too.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A complex scent of dried fruit, orange peel and fig, complemented by walnuts, roasted almonds and a floral touch.

Palate

Fine and balanced, with a vibrant acidity playing against the sweetness and giving the wine a clear, consistent structure.

Finish

Medium length and nutty, with a warm, dry close.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort 10 Year Old White
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Aged White Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro white blend, incl. Códega do Larinho, Rabigato, Viosinho and Gouveio
ABV: 20%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, 7-15 years (average 10 years)
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled at 10-12°C as an aperitif, or with nut-based desserts and blue cheese

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Golden · Complex · Balanced

Did You Know?

Aged white Port is an overlooked category in the Port world - most houses reserve their best casks for Tawny. Niepoort 10 Year Old White is therefore a relatively rare find, showing how long wood ageing can lend an entirely different, nuttier character to the white grape varieties.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niepoort 10 Year Old White

What does "10 years" mean on a white Port?

It indicates the average age of the casks included in the blend. Here, the individual casks are between 7 and 15 years old, assembled to an average age of 10 years.

What does Niepoort 10 Year Old White taste like?

It offers complex dried fruit, orange peel and nuts, with a vibrant acidity and a medium-length, nutty finish.

Should it be served chilled?

Yes, best at 10-12°C, ideally as an aperitif or with nut-based desserts and blue cheese.

What is the difference between Niepoort 10 Year Old White and a standard white Port?

The long wood ageing gives a far more complex, nutty and golden character than a young, fresh white Port, which is typically drunk without cask age.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

An opened bottle can easily keep for a couple of weeks in the fridge with the cork in, without losing too much character.

Does Niepoort 10 Year Old White pair well with food?

Yes, it works well with nuts, hard cheeses and desserts featuring caramel or dried fruit.

What defines Niepoort as a Port house?

Niepoort is a family-owned house dating from 1842, known for giving time and care to less common categories such as white Port, not only the classic Tawny and Vintage styles.