Niepoort White Portuguese Port Wine 70 cl 19.5%

Long before Ruby and Tawny became the international faces of Port, it was the white version that the Douro Valley's own wine farmers poured for everyday use. Niepoort White is a reminder of that role.

Expert's Description

Niepoort White is a Portuguese White Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The wine is made from white grape varieties from the Douro, fermented and matured for a shorter period in oak casks, giving it a golden-brown colour and a fresh, nutty character without the long, oxidative ageing that characterises the house's older White bottlings.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia. White Port has been part of the range from the start, long before the red, aged Tawny style truly became the house's international hallmark.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A nutty scent with a hint of dried fruit and a faint floral undertone.

Palate

Medium-sweet and well balanced, where the fortifying spirit plays nicely against the sweetness and gives the wine a clear structure.

Finish

Medium length, clean and nutty, without becoming cloying.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort White
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: White Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro white blend, incl. Códega do Larinho, Rabigato and Viosinho
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak cask
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled at 8-10°C, as an aperitif or with a light dessert

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Medium-sweet · Fresh · Classic

Did You Know?

White Port is historically one of the very first styles in the Douro Valley and was, for centuries, best known as the local everyday wine, while the red, aged Port was shipped abroad and made the category world-famous.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niepoort White

What does Niepoort White taste like?

It is medium-sweet and nutty, with a hint of dried fruit and a faint floral undertone, finishing with a medium-length, clean close.

Should Niepoort White be served chilled?

Yes, best at 8-10°C, either as an aperitif or with a light dessert.

What is the difference between Niepoort White and Niepoort Dry White?

Niepoort White is the classic, medium-sweet style, while Dry White has less sugar and a more spirit-driven, dry profile.

Can Niepoort White be used for a Portonic?

Yes, although the dry version is more commonly used for this, the medium-sweet White can also be mixed with tonic and ice for a slightly sweeter variant.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

It can easily keep for a couple of weeks in the fridge with the cork in.

Does Niepoort White pair well with food?

It works well with white cheeses, almonds and light fruit-based desserts.

What defines Niepoort as a Port house?

Niepoort is a family-owned house dating from 1842 that has had white Port in its range since the start, alongside the red styles that later became so famous.