{"title":"Niepoort Package - Douro Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Douro Valley of Portugal with one of the most iconic Portuguese wineries - Niepoort. Made in a Bordeaux and Burgundian style, but with Portuguese native varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2020-niepoort-vertente-douro-portugal","title":"2020 Niepoort ‘Vertente’, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1842 in Vila Nova de Gaia, Niepoort is a historic Portuguese winery, now led by fifth-generation Dirk Niepoort. Initially a Port trader, it expanded into Douro still wines in 1991, acquiring Quinta de Nápoles. Dirk’s innovative approach blends tradition with modernity, earning global acclaim for expressive, terroir-driven wines from 25 hectares of old vines. He’s one of the absolute wine legends of Portugal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertente Tinto pairs well with Douro’s rustic cuisine. Grilled chouriço sausage enhances its herbal notes, while roasted kid goat from the region complements its rich fruit. A vegetarian bean stew with local herbs and chestnuts mirrors its earthy, spicy profile, tying it to the Douro Valley’s hearty culinary tradition. Vertente with 5 years of age is ready to drink, serve in Bordeaux glasses and decant before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #ad0000;\"\u003eWhy do we like it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Niepoort Vertente Tinto, a blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and others, is aged 18 months in French oak. Garnet-hued, it offers ripe plum, blackberry, wild herbs, and oaky notes. Dry, rich, and juicy with firm tannins, it delivers a lingering dark fruit finish. 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