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Colheitas are dated Tawnies aged in small casks. The minimum age requirement is 7 years, but the tradition at Niepoort is to age several more years before bottling. The wine takes on a Tawny hue. Wood and nutty tones are evident on the palate due to the wine’s slow ageing in old casks. Colheita goes well with dry fruits desserts and the portuguese "Leite Creme queimado". As a starter, the combination with foie gras is impressive.

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Vintage 1947

Port Vintage: An outstanding vintage that produced fine, attractive wines, it was only declared by 11 shippers. These wines have been fully mature for many years, but well cellared, the best wines will last for many more.

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Niepoort Colheita 1947 – Douro, Portugal

The 1947 vintage in the Douro is remembered as one of the post-war greats, producing Ports of both generosity and structure, with the capacity for extraordinary longevity. In Niepoort’s hands, this Colheita bottling embodies the essence of that legendary year, combining depth with haunting finesse born from decades of slow aging in cask.

The bouquet is profound and endlessly layered, revealing notes of dried fig, date, and raisin alongside caramelized orange peel, roasted nuts, tobacco leaf, cedar, and exotic spice. On the palate, it is rich yet beautifully poised, with a silken texture and remarkable freshness balancing its concentration. Flavors of candied fruit, cocoa, and spice unfold in graceful waves, anchored by vibrant acidity that brings lift and energy.

The finish is long and resonant, echoing dried fruit, nut, and spice in a lingering, elegant persistence. A benchmark of Colheita Port, the 1947 Niepoort is both powerful and refined—an extraordinary wine from a legendary vintage, still vibrant after more than 75 years. 98 points.


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Porto, Douro

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