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Niepoort Bioma Vinha Velha Vintage (Port)
Portugal
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Port
- Country
- Portugal
- Appellation
- Port
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
chocolate amargo · queijos azuis · nozes · carne de caça · sobremesas de frutas secas
Rated vintages
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201590 pts
Concentrated black currant jelly aromas lead on the powerful nose. The tannins are concentrated although the intensely perfumed character of the fruit is likely to be delicious. Acidity at the end balances this over-the-top wine.
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200996 pts
The concentration of old vines is very evident in this wine, which uses fruit that was sourced from a portion of old vines in Niepoort's Quinta da Pisca. There is a touch of bitter cherry, as well as a firm, dense core that shows a fine balance of acidity. This is powerful, full…
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200893 pts
A very dry Port, the tannins concentrating the fruit into a tight, mineral ball. Even if the fruit is suppressed at this stage, it will show through in years to come, leaving a structured but rich wine.