What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
VARIETAL NOTESTouriga Nacional,Touriga Franca,Tinto Cão,Tinta Francisca,Tinta Amarela,Sousão,Tinta Roriz and othersORGANICPracticingVINEYARDThe vineyards used for this tawny are Vinha da Pisca, Vale do Pinhao and Ferrao all in the Cima Corgo sub region of the Douro. The average age of the vines is in excess of 60 years old.SOILSchistVITICULTUREpracticing organic, harvest is done by handVINIFICATIONfoot trodden in lagaresAGINGThe wine is aged in small old casks (550L) in their cellars at Vila Nova de Gaia over many years. The balanced marriage of the different characteristics and diverse ages is the art of the Niepoort master blender Jose Nogueira.
Details
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Grape Variety
Red Blend , Tinta Roriz , Touriga Franca , Touriga Nacional
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Vintage
NV
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Biodynamic
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Style
Fruity , Rich , Spicy
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Sweetness
Sweet
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Body
Full Bodied