Tawny 0,375 l - Niepoort

The Tawny from Niepoort from Douro & Porto presents a dense, purple-red color in the wine glass. This wine displays wonderfully expressive notes of in the glass. In addition, there are hints of hazelnut and walnut.

The Tawny can rightly be described as exceptionally fruit-forward and velvety, as it was vinified with a wonderfully sweet flavor profile. On the palate, the texture of this powerful port wine presents itself as wonderfully velvety. Thanks to the balanced acidity, the Tawny caresses the palate with a pleasing mouthfeel without lacking freshness. The finish of this fortified wine from the Douro & Porto region ultimately delights with a beautiful reverberation. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral facets from the slate-dominated soils.

Vinification of Niepoort Tawny

The powerful Tawny from Portugal is a cuvée, vinified from the grape varieties Tempranillo, Tinta Cão, Tinta Francisca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira Preta. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Douro & Porto. Here, the vines drive their roots deep into slate soils.

Food recommendation for the Tawny from Niepoort

This Portuguese fortified wine is perfect as an accompaniment to fried trout with ginger-pear, vegetable salad with beetroot or spaghetti with yogurt-mint pesto.

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