Niepoort I 10 years Port wine - 75cl

This Porto is a unique creation born from the blend of a selection of full-bodied, high-quality red Ports from the same vintage. The blend is then aged for 10 years in large oak vats and casks.

The result is a ruby-coloured Porto with deep violet reflections. On the nose, it reveals notes of wild berries, spices, and figs. On the palate, it starts smooth and ends dry, with a pleasantly surprising acidity.

This late-bottled cuvée is one of the few sealed with a natural cork, meaning it can be enjoyed now or cellared for many years.

This Late Bottled Vintage Porto pairs beautifully with creamy cheeses, mild blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, or pepper steak.

Why I love it

Features

• Country: Portugal
• Region: Douro Valley
• Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz and others
• Volume: 750 ml
• Alcohol content: 19.5% vol.

Tasting advice

• Cellaring: Ready to drink or to age
• Serving temperature: 12–14°C (≈ 54–57°F)
• Food pairings: Creamy or mild blue cheeses, dark chocolate desserts, or pepper steak
• Enjoy responsibly — excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health.

More information?

Dirk van der Niepoort describes the LBV as “the most authentic of our Ports.” Like a Vintage, a Late Bottled Vintage comes from a single harvest. The grapes used for this LBV come from low-yield vineyards in the Cima Corgo area of the Douro Valley.

The wine is aged in large oak barrels and vats in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. Traditionally, Niepoort bottles its LBVs four years after harvest. Dirk aims to “bottle this Porto as early as possible so that the freshness and fruit of the LBV fully express themselves upon tasting.”

Shipping information

All bottles are shipped in packaging specially designed for international transport and insured against breakage. Delivery fees include a small surcharge automatically calculated at checkout.