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Wine Description
The Story
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.
Wine Information
Colheita Ports are Tawny Ports from a single vintage, aged in wood for at least seven years before being bottled. The Colheita Port is wonderfull on its own at the end of a meal or on a cold winter afternoon in front of an open fireplace…
Vinification
The grapes were trodden in lagares at Vale de Mendiz winery and the ageing took place in Vila Nova de Gaia cellars, in 550 liters pipes. The 2000 harvest gave birth to great wines, dense and tannic, though fine and elegant, with the vineyards exposed to North, which gave them great freshness and acidity. At Niepoort, Colheitas are bottled, at least with 10 years of ageing, but this Colheita 2000 deserved some more years in order to achieve the perfect balance in its evolution, which the Master Blender considered to have happened in 2014. For this reason, we started to bottle the wine the very same year.
Tasting Notes
Red color, with brick red reflections and brown rim, it shows great aromatic concentration with dried fruit notes, crystalised fruits, with plum and apricot hints. It also shows a slightly smoked and caramelized feel. In the mouth, is rich and complex, with fruit and fine spices notes, with a quite vivid acidity which contributes to a long and pleasant finish.
Vintage 2000
The 2000 vintage in Portugal, particularly in the Douro Valley, which is known for its production of Port wines, is considered a very good to excellent vintage. This vintage is often highly regarded for both Port wines and table wines produced in various regions of Portugal. Here are some key characteristics of the Portugal wine vintage 2000:
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Quality: The 2000 vintage is generally regarded as producing high-quality wines. Both Port and table wines from this vintage are often well-balanced and have good structure.
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Port Wines: In the Douro Valley, where Port wines are produced, the vintage 2000 is considered outstanding. The conditions during the growing season were favorable, resulting in grapes with excellent ripeness and concentration.
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Aging Potential: Wines from the 2000 vintage in Portugal, particularly top-quality Ports and red table wines, are known for their aging potential. They can continue to develop and improve with extended cellaring.
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Varietal Characteristics: The vintage expressed the characteristics of traditional Portuguese grape varieties, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz, with rich fruit flavors and complexity.
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Longevity: Many of the wines from the 2000 vintage are still drinking well today and are considered excellent choices for those seeking mature Portuguese wines.
It's important to note that the quality and characteristics of wines can vary depending on the specific region, producer, and grape varieties used. While 2000 was generally a successful vintage in Portugal, individual wine selections and labels may have their unique qualities and aging potential. As always, for specific wines or producers, it's advisable to consult wine experts, reviews, and recommendations to make informed choices.