Tawnies with an age indication such as "10 years" are blended from different wines averaging 10 years. Niepoort produces 10, 20 and 30 years old Tawny. The prolonged ageing in small wooden casks confers the characteristic Tawny colour. The main features of an aged Tawny are the complexity of aromas, the freshness and a persistent bouquet and refinement.
After dinner, old Tawny is a good match with cheeses and especially chocolate based desserts. It can also be drunk as an aperitif, served at room temperature or lightly chilled.
- Vinification
The Tawnies are aged in small old oak casks, (550l), in the cellars at Vila Nova de Gaia, over many years. The balanced marriage of the different characteristics and diverse ages is the art of the Niepoort Master Blender, José Nogueira.
- Tasting Notes
Tawny in colour, with aromas of dried apricots and crystallized tangerine peel well integrated with a nutty character. “The palate reveals dried fruits with a fiery spirity finish. With a great structure and a long finish. This offers amazing aromas of orange and lemon peel, with hints of toffee, caramel and honey. Fullbodied and luscious, with lots of sweet fruit and a long subtle finish that goes on and on. This is really the benchmark for 10-year-old tawnies."
- Technical Information
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Producer
- Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A
Region
- Douro
Wine Color
- Red
Soil Type
- Schist
Vineyards
- Vinha da Pisca/Vale do Pinhão/Ferrão
Average Vine Age
- Over 60 years
Grape Varieties
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
Vines per HA
- 4000-6000
Pruning Method
- Guyot and Royat
Harvest Period
- September/October
Harvest Method
- Hand picked
Fermentation
- Lagares (wine press tanks)/Foot treading
Ageing
- Small old oak casks
Dry Extract (g/dm3)
- 132.9
Residual Sugar (g/dm3)
- 110
Alcohol (%)
- 19.5
Baumé
- 3.8
pH
- 3.54
Total Acidity (g/dm3)
- 4.38
Volatile Acidity (g/dm3)
- 0.38
Total SO2 (mg/dm3)
- 86
Volumic Mass (g/cm3)
- 1.024
Allergens
- Sulfite
Food Suggestions
- Dry fruits, dry nuts, almonds, raisins, peaches, apricots, etc. Desserts based on eggs, pies with dry fruits, coffee, vanilla. Slightly chilled, it can also be used as aperitif.
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
- no
Last Updated
- 2023-05-05
Bottle
Box
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22.5
18.9
28.5
× 6
7400
cardboard
Pallet
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80
120
× 6 Rows
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