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The Niepoort Vintage Port 2000 combines the significance of an exceptional vintage with the character of a classic Vintage Port. It is a wine that continues to develop more and more nuances as it ages in the bottle.
| Weight | 1,5 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 20% |
| Grape variety | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional |
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| Region | Douro |
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| Wine color | Red |
Within the Douro region, Niepoort has developed a distinctive style in which concentration is always balanced with freshness and refinement. The 2000 Vintage Port demonstrates how that approach manifests itself in a specific vintage. The wine combines the structure of Vintage Port with the nuances that develop slowly during bottle aging.
2000 is one of the widely declared Vintage Port vintages. In that harvest year, numerous renowned port houses chose to release their best wines as Vintage Port. This widespread declaration underscores the exceptional reputation of the harvest in the Douro, while each producer maintains its own style and selection.
2000 is considered a classic, widely recognized millennium vintage. For a Vintage Port, a vintage declaration is always a decision made by the individual port house; Niepoort determines for itself whether the quality and character of the harvest justify such a bottling. As a result, each release also reveals something about the producer’s choices.
The conditions of a given vintage help determine the balance between ripe fruit, tannins, and acidity. At Niepoort, that balance remains a key principle, even as the wine continues to age in the bottle for many years.
The aromatic profile may feature notes of dark berries, dried figs, cocoa, and spices. The flavor retains a robust core, while the tannins gradually soften with age. The finish reflects the interplay between fruit, structure, and aging.
The exact character depends on how it has been stored and when it is opened. So take your time tasting it and give the various aromas a chance to unfold.
Serve at around 16–18 °C. Decant if necessary to separate any sediment and allow the wine to breathe. Store unopened bottles lying down in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature.
Also discover 2003 Niepoort Vintage Port and check out our selection Vintage Ports.
