Niepoort White 10 Years Old Porto

Winemaking:
An individual and distinct White Port, made for the first time by Niepoort as a result of the exceptional quality of a few parcels of old white ports. Presents a classic style due to the long oxidative ageing process and the extended skin maceration. Serve chilled as an aperitif, alternatively appreciate it with dessert or on its own at the end of a meal. Vinification: The white grapes undergo a long period of skin maceration and are foot trodden. Following the addition of grape brandy, the White Port spends a year in large oak vats, followed by ageing in traditional oak pipes for a period of between 7 and 15 years. Prior to bottling, a selection of the best White Ports was made and the resulting wines were blended . From the operation resulted this 10 Years Old White!

Grape Varieties:
Códega, Rabigato, Viosinho, Arinto, Gouveio

Tasting Notes:
Golden in colour, exhibits a complex aroma of dried fruits dominated by orange peel and dried figs, as well as walnuts and roasted almonds. A floral touch completes the aroma. On the palate it is very fine and balanced, with a vibrant acidity balancing it´s sweet character, interacting with the fortifying spirit to perfection and giving the wine a superb structure.

Store and Serve Advices:
Recommended serving at a temperature of 8 to 12ºC

Food Pairing:
Serve as an aperitif, but it also goes down a treat as a dessert wine or simply on its own at the end of a meal.

Reviews and Awards:
. 92 points in Robert Parker;
. 16,5 points in Revista de Vinhos.