A rich Late Bottled Vintage Port, combining concentrated ripe dark fruit with refreshing acidity and a spicy character. LBV (Late Bottled Vintage) Port is aged for longer in wooden vessels than classic Vintage Port, allowing it to develop before release and making it ready to enjoy upon bottling. Niepoort’s 2021 vintage was aged in large wooden vats for approximately four to six years.
The nose reveals ripe plum, black cherry and forest berry aromas, complemented by notes of fig, violet, dark chocolate and spice. The palate is rich and concentrated, with lively acidity and firm, mature tannins balancing the sweetness. The long finish leaves lingering impressions of dark fruit, spice and freshness.
The wine is made from a blend of traditional Douro grape varieties, including ‘Touriga Nacional’, ‘Touriga Franca’, ‘Tinta Roriz’, ‘Tinta Amarela’, ‘Tinto Cão’ and ‘Sousão’. The grapes are foot-trodden in traditional granite lagares, and the wine is aged in large, old oak vats in Niepoort’s cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Serve at 16–18 °C. It is an excellent partner for chocolate desserts, especially those made with dark chocolate. It will also pair well with Cheddar, Gouda and Brie cheeses.
Niepoort – A Fusion of Portuguese Wine Tradition and Innovation
Niepoort is one of Portugal’s most iconic and highly respected wine producers, crafting outstanding Port wines as well as still wines from the Douro, Dão and Bairrada regions since 1842. A family-owned winery, Niepoort is defined by vision, respect for tradition, courage, curiosity and a restless drive to explore. These qualities have shaped the Niepoort family journey for generations.
The results are born of meticulous work, but also of a constant desire for innovation, rooted in collaboration and generational dialogue. Throughout Niepoort’s history, two generations have always worked side by side. Today, the fifth and sixth generations continue this tradition, earning international acclaim for their ability to unite deep-rooted winemaking heritage with a modern, creative approach to wine.
Douro Valley – A Unique Terroir and a Home of Sustainable Winemaking
Niepoort wines originate in one of Europe’s oldest and most dramatic wine regions – the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, schist (xisto) soils, steep mountainous landscapes and the river-shaped microclimate create ideal conditions for producing wines of character, depth and complexity.
Niepoort places strong emphasis on sustainable viticulture. Many vineyards are farmed according to organic or biodynamic principles, and winemaking is carried out with minimal intervention. Old vines, careful hand harvesting and natural fermentations allow each vintage to express its true and authentic character.
Masters of Port – And Much More
While Niepoort is globally renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Port wines, the estate is equally celebrated for its dry red and white wines, admired for their freshness, elegance and remarkable ageing potential. Iconic labels such as Redoma, Batuta, Vertente and Coche showcase the Douro’s ability to produce world-class wines beyond fortified styles.
Every bottle is a reflection of a deep connection to the land, respect for history and an unrelenting passion for experimentation.
A Philosophy Driven by Curiosity and Craft
For Niepoort, winemaking is not just about theory or technology, but about doing what you love, without fear of making mistakes. Experimenting, refining and reinventing until balance is achieved – always with respect for terroir and the wisdom of previous generations.
“It’s not machines that make the difference, but our minds.”
This is how Dirk Niepoort continues to champion Portuguese wines on the international stage: by caring for old vineyards and exploring the full potential of indigenous grape varieties. Step into the world of Niepoort – where tradition and innovation walk hand in hand.
