An independent family business since 1842...

We are an independent family business since 1842. Through five generation the business passed successfully from one Niepoort to the next Niepoort and in most cases older and younger generation worked side by side for a long period. 

Vera van der Niepoort (1943)

Foto By Edu Niepoort

Niepoort Family & Team (7-March-2007)

Dirk and Rolf Niepoort (Photo by Pedro Lobo)

The master blender art also passed from father to son and currently José Nogueira. and José Rodrigo Nogueira are the fourth/fifth generation @Niepoort.

Masterblender José Nogueira with father and son (Photo by Pedro Lobo)

Fifth generation: Eduard Dirk Niepoort

The fifth generation, Eduard Dirk Niepoort is ahead of the business, since the formal retirement of Eduard Rudolph Niepoort in 2005.

Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during the studies in Switzerland. In 1987 Dirk joined his father Rolf Niepoort in the family business and was challenged to innovate maintaining the good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of the first own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best Port Wines;15 hectares of vineyards were newly planted, and 10 hectares 60-year old vines were carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step in the port wine and the first step for the creation of Niepoort wines.

Dirk's passion for wines and the humble respect and curiosity for the DOURO terroir  defined the team spirit over the last two decades and is a constant inspiration and challenge to the team.

Dirk's sister, Verena Niepoort, joined Niepoort team as executive director in 2005.

Marco, Daniel and Dirk (Photo by Pedro Lobo)

Fourth generation: Rolf van der Niepoort

Rolf was born in 1927.  Rolf is a fan of mechanics but he also has a good sense for business. In 1950 he joined with his father Eduard Niepoort in the family business. His experience was a valuable complement and he was able to overcome a financial difficult period. Rolf focused on the commercial and human relations inside and outside the company  and was conservative related to the wine making. Rolf remembers  with nostalgia the making one Vintage port:  1970. 

As all Niepoorts also Rolf is a fan of collections: old cars, antiques and especially Portuguese weapons.

Ingrid and Rolf Niepoort 1963

Third generation: Eduard Marius

Eduard Marius Niepoort, born 14-09-1890 in Porto, was very skilful and a natural scientist . In 1912 due to the death of his father Eduard Marius Niepoort was forced to enter the family business.  Rolf Niepoort remembers his father as "Interested in different subjects like chemistry, physics or mechanics and a man of fine humour". As grandchildren we remember his severity concerning our studies and we keep the memory of a grandfather with never-ending collections of books, stamps, coins and tram tickets!

Eduard Marius left as an active partner in 1980  and dedicated his time to his many hobbies and collections.

Eduard Marius Niepoort died at the age of 91 3-6-1982.

Eduard Marius Niepoort (Foto by Ludwig Wagner)

Elschen and Edu Niepoort

Second generation: Eduard Karel Jacob van der Niepoort

Eduard Karel Jacob van der Niepoort, born 15-July-1848 in Porto (Died in 1-8-1912)

Eduard Karel Jacob Niepoort

First generation: Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort

Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort born in 1813 in Hilversum in Holland. Married with Francisca Louisa Elisabeth Ehlers. Died in Porto on 7 March 1887.

Franciscus Marius Niepoort

Porto, 28 December 2005

Dirk and Verena Niepoort