Colheita - Niepoort

The Niepoort Colheita is a first-class port wine in a well-polished wine glass. There it reveals a wonderfully dense, purple-red color. The first nose of the Colheita reveals notes of raisins and dried apricot. The fruity aspects of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel ageing and even more fruity, balsamic nuances.

The Colheita can justifiably be described as exceptionally fruity and velvety, as it has been vinified with a wonderfully sweet taste profile. This dense fortified wine is full-bodied and multi-faceted on the palate. Thanks to the balanced fruit acidity, the Colheita flatters the palate with a soft sensation without lacking in juicy liveliness. On the finish, this wine from the Vinho Verde region impresses with its considerable length. Once again, there are hints of raisins and dried apricot. Mineral notes from the slate-dominated soils are added in the finish.

Vinification of Niepoort Colheita

The basis for the first-class and wonderfully powerful Cuvée Colheita from Niepoort are Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional grapes. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Vinho Verde. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into the slate soil. The grapes for this port wine from Portugal are harvested exclusively by hand at optimum ripeness.

Recommendation for Niepoort Colheita

This Portuguese wine goes perfectly with pear and lime strudel, coconut and kefir cream or blackberry and cream dessert.