Handford Wines

Niepoort is a family company now in its fifth generation and presently managed by the enigmatic Dirk Niepoort. Despite being the second smallest shippers in the trade they are second to none in quality. Already famous for their classic tawny ports they have now joined the ranks of great producers of Vintage Port. Niepoort own Quinta de Napoles on the Tedo ( a tributary of the Douro ) , and Quinta do Carril and have been at the forefront of the production of still Douro wines. Using barrels from the great french barrel maker Francois Freres Niepoort are producing delicious almost Burgundian whites and stylish fine reds as well as a vibrant rose.

The Wine

As with Previous vintages this red is made from 60 year old vines of Tinta Amarela, Toutriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, cropped at around 20 hl/ha. Aged and 50% new oak barrels. Dirk says there is a wildness about this wine but this serious kit. Tuck this away for 6 years if you can.

Single Bottle: £60.00

In a case of 12: £57.00