Niepoort Trudy the True Ruby Portuguese Port Wine 100 cl 19.5%

Trudy comes in a generous one-litre bottle with a hand-drawn label and no pretensions about being fancy. She was born out of Niepoort's Nat'Cool movement, where the whole point is wine that is easy to love and easy to share.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Trudy the True Ruby is a Portuguese Ruby Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The wine is made in a light, fresh style with minimal intervention and matured briefly in wood, giving it a hint of toasted oak over the fresh berry fruit. It belongs to Niepoort's Nat'Cool project, which the house launched in 2020 together with a group of like-minded producers focused on low-intervention, unpretentious wines.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia. Under Dirk Niepoort, the house has developed a distinctly experimental side alongside its classic Ports, and Trudy belongs right there.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh cherry and ripe plums, with a hint of prune and toasted oak.

Palate

Vivid and direct, with primary berry fruit playing against a tangy, driving character and fine, inviting tannins.

Finish

Short and refreshing, with a clean close that calls for the next glass.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Trudy the True Ruby
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Ruby Port
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 100 CL
Ageing: Oak cask (brief)
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 12-14°C, ideally with tapas, charcuterie or as a relaxed evening drink

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Fruity · Light · Unpretentious

Did You Know?

Trudy is bottled in a generous 1-litre format instead of the usual 75cl and belongs to Niepoort's Nat'Cool project, a loose collective of producers who, since 2020, have made unpolished, hand-illustrated wines as a counterweight to the more formal Port world.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niepoort Trudy the True Ruby

What is Nat'Cool?

Nat'Cool is a project Niepoort launched in 2020 together with a group of other producers, focused on low-intervention, fresh and unpretentious wines as opposed to the more classic, formal styles.

Why is the bottle 1 litre?

Trudy is bottled in a generous 1-litre format instead of the usual 75cl, underlining the wine's relaxed, share-friendly profile.

What does Niepoort Trudy the True Ruby taste like?

It is fresh and fruity, with cherry and plums, a hint of toasted oak and a short, refreshing finish.

Should it be served chilled?

Yes, best lightly chilled at 12-14°C, which highlights its freshness.

Does Niepoort Trudy the True Ruby pair well with food?

It works well with tapas, charcuterie or as a relaxed drink on its own.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

It should be drunk within a couple of weeks, stored cool with the cork in, to preserve its fresh style.

What defines Niepoort as a Port house?

Niepoort is a family-owned house dating from 1842 that, alongside its classic Ports, also has a distinctly experimental side, of which Trudy is a part.