Vinification of Niepoort White Colheita 2012: In 2012 the Douro region experienced a lack of rain. As a result, the vine’s vegetative cycle was delayed by an average of 15 days compared to previous years. On the other hand, the winter of 2012 also brought very low temperatures, resulting in homogeneous vegetative growth. The temperatures during the ripening period were not as warm as usual, creating a good balance in the total acidity of the musts. The harvest took place during the month of September and after careful selection at the sorting table, the crushed grapes and stems were directly transferred to granite lagares where they were foot-trodden before fortification.
Producer: Niepoort
Year: 2012
Capacity: 0.75
Alcohol content: 19.4
Region: Douro
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Red Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz and others
The color is golden.
On the palate it is very delicate but with structure. The 10 years in cask integrated the brandy into its aromatic complexity. The spicy acidity that characterizes Niepoort white ports balances the sweetness, finishing long and persistent.
The nose is complex, revealing notes of hazelnuts, apricot, citrus, honey and spices.
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