{"title":"Niepoort Vinhos","description":"Niepoort Vinhos is a family-run winery based in Portugal, founded in 1842 by Franciscus Marius Niepoort. Dedicated to the production of wine and port, the company is currently managed by the fifth generation, Eduard Dirk Niepoort and Verena Niepoort. The company is headquartered in Vila Nova de Gaia, a town renowned for its port wine. In 1987, the Quinta de Napoles estate was acquired, situated on the banks of the Têdo River in the Douro region. In 1988, the Quinta de Carril estate, comprising 9 hectares of vineyards, was purchased. The company also owns Quinta de Baixo in Bairrada, Quinta da Lomba in the Dão region, and a few hectares in the Minho region, part of the Vinho Verde region.","products":[{"product_id":"niepoort-the-junior-ruby-port","title":"Niepoort The Junior Ruby Port","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic introduction to the world of Niepoort ports: fruity, direct and ready to drink without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eNiepoort\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the few independent port wine houses that has remained family-owned to this day – since 1842, now in its fifth generation. The Dutch-Portuguese house from Vila Nova de Gaia is known for its meticulous craftsmanship and a clear style that runs through its entire range: from the simple Ruby to the legendary Vintage Ports and Garrafeiras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The \u003cb\u003eJunior Ruby\u003c\/b\u003e is made from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz grapes from the Douro Valley. A short aging period in large wooden barrels preserves the vibrant fruit: blackberry, ripe plum, and a hint of blueberry, underpinned by dark chocolate and a mild spiciness. The finish is smooth, with rounded tannins and a pleasant sweetness – without becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 14–16 °C, serve slightly chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFood pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e Dark chocolate (70%+), blue cheese such as Roquefort, walnut brownies or chocolate mousse\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/b\u003e After dinner, as a simple digestif or with a cheese board\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niepoort Vinhos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52694857089360,"sku":"V07082","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout-niepoort-junior-ruby-port.jpg?v=1771237704"},{"product_id":"niepoort-fabelhaft-douro-do","title":"Niepoort Fabulous Douro DO","description":"Besides its complexity and mineral notes, Niepoort\u0026#39;s Fabelhaft also impresses with its remarkable depth – attributes so typical of dry Douro wines. The color is vibrant, with medium intensity. The aromas are very expressive, displaying fresh and floral notes, dominated by the balsamic accents so characteristic of the Douro Valley. On the palate, the wine is elegant, lively, and refined without being heavy, with a distinct mineral character. With its harmony and elegance, this wine perfectly embodies the uncomplicated style that is so important to the Niepoort estate. 20% of the wine is aged in French oak barriques.","brand":"Niepoort Vinhos","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52694869541200,"sku":"V07044","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2022","offer_id":53093116707152,"sku":"V07044-2022","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_niepoort_fabelhaft_douro_do_1.webp?v=1771237760"},{"product_id":"redoma-rose","title":"Redoma Rosé","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Redoma Rosé from Niepoort is not a summer drink for quick consumption — it is a serious rosé from the Douro that surprises with its maturation time and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Niepoort, the renowned family winery from Vila Nova de Gaia, is known for its unconventional wines: port wines with character, Douro reds with Burgundian flair. The \u003cb\u003eRedoma\u003c\/b\u003e line represents artisanal winemaking with indigenous grape varieties — sophisticated wines that showcase the Douro Valley in all its mineral depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it shines a bright, vibrant pink. The bouquet unfolds slowly: initially restrained, then red berry fruits—raspberry, pomegranate—along with herbs, a floral hint, and mineral, smoky notes reminiscent of the Douro\u0026#39;s slate soil. On the palate, it surprises with a body and texture rarely found in a rosé. Good acidity keeps everything in balance, and the finish is long and mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 12–14 °C. The drinking window easily extends to several more years — this rosé benefits from some aging.\u003cbr\u003e It goes well with oysters, grilled sea bass, chicken with herbs or a gratin with mature mountain cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niepoort Vinhos","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52694878355792,"sku":"V03172","price":17.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2024","offer_id":53093126701392,"sku":"V03172-2024","price":17.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/redoma-rose-2x.webp?v=1783527257"},{"product_id":"vertente-douro-doc","title":"Douro DOC Representative","description":"\u003cp\u003eDer Vertente is Niepoort\u0026#39;s entry into the dry Douro world — accessible, but with the house\u0026#39;s characteristic touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Niepoort from Vila Nova de Gaia is one of the most influential names in the Douro Valley. The family winery has been known for its Ports for generations, but has also set standards for still wines. The Vertente combines classic Douro grape varieties—typically Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz—into a wine that showcases the region\u0026#39;s strengths without being heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a medium ruby ​​red color. The nose offers aromas of dark berries, violets, and a mineral undertone inherited from the slate and granite soils of the Douro. On the palate, soft, ripe tannins, lively acidity, and flavors of blackberry and cassis unfold. 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The Dão region, situated high on granite soils in the heart of Portugal, provides him with the raw material for this Rótulo – an entry-level port that offers more depth than its price would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Aged for 22 months in \u003cstrong\u003ecement tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e – no oak, no vanilla. Instead: wild blackberry, a hint of menthol, and a touch of plum. The acidity is lively, the tannins typically firm for Dão, but not harsh. The finish is clean and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Best served at \u003cstrong\u003e16–17 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e . Pairs well with lamb chops with rosemary, grilled linguça, or a hearty lentil stew. Also a reliable choice as an uncomplicated evening wine without any fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niepoort Vinhos","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":52694968500560,"sku":"V07104","price":10.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2021","offer_id":53093132370256,"sku":"V07104-2021","price":10.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/niepoort-dao-rotulo-2x.webp?v=1783528925"},{"product_id":"niepoort-dry-white-port","title":"Niepoort Dry White Port","description":"\u003cp\u003eDry white port — this is a category often overlooked in the shadow of the classic reds. Niepoort\u0026#39;s \u003cb\u003eDry White\u003c\/b\u003e shows what is being lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Niepoort family winery is among the most prestigious in the Douro Valley. Owned by the same family since 1842, the fifth generation consistently works with indigenous Douro grape varieties, including Rabigato, Malvasia Fina, and Viosinho. Their Dry White Port matures for an average of three and a half years in used small oak barrels, giving it an unusual depth for a white port.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it shines a dark gold. The nose reveals roasted hazelnut, dried apricot, and a hint of beeswax—the barrel aging is clearly noticeable without being overpowering. 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Founded in 1842, this family-run business is known for its meticulous craftsmanship and uses both traditional lagares and modern fermentation tanks. Their White Port matures for an average of three years in small, used wooden casks—enough time to develop depth without losing its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it shines with a warm gold hue. The nose reveals aromas of roasted almonds, walnuts, and a hint of orange peel. On the palate, it is semi-dry with a delicate sweetness balanced by lively acidity—the finish is concentrated and pleasantly fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best served well chilled at 8–10 °C — classically as a \u003cem\u003ePort and Tonic\u003c\/em\u003e with tonic water, ice cubes and a lemon slice. Neat as an aperitif with salted almonds, olive tapenade or a mild goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niepoort Vinhos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52694968828240,"sku":"V07114","price":12.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/niepoort-white-port-2x.webp?v=1783528959"},{"product_id":"niepoort-ruby-port","title":"Niepoort Ruby Port","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ruby Port from Niepoort – fruity, direct and with the typical character of the Douro in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Niepoort family winery is among the most prestigious port wine houses in the world. Owned by a Dutch-Portuguese family since 1842, Niepoort produces port in Vila Nova de Gaia – directly opposite Porto. The house style: precise vinification, minimal intervention, and a strong focus on origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Ruby matures for around \u003cb\u003ethree years in used small wooden barrels\u003c\/b\u003e . The limited oxygen contact keeps the fruit vibrant: dark cherry, blackberry, and a hint of plum dominate the nose. 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Founded in Porto in 1842, the house is known for its traditionally produced ports — including this Late Bottled Vintage, which is bottled after four to six years of cask aging and therefore has more structure than a simple Ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a dark ruby ​​red. The nose offers aromas of sour cherry and blackcurrant, along with a hint of white pepper and dark chocolate. On the palate, it presents firm but ripe tannins—a full body with an acidity that supports the long, pleasantly dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Served at 16–18 °C, it pairs well with blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola, dark chocolate, or a pot roast with a dark sauce. Those who age it for a few years will be rewarded with increasing elegance—it remains enjoyable until 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niepoort Vinhos","offers":[{"title":"2019","offer_id":52694969188688,"sku":"V07116","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2020","offer_id":52874318872912,"sku":"V07116-2020","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2021","offer_id":53015229530448,"sku":"V07116-2021","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_niepoort_late_bottled_vintage_port_1.webp?v=1771238282"},{"product_id":"niepoort-tawny-port-junior-3-years","title":"Niepoort Tawny Port Junior 3 Years","description":"“There are two distinct port worlds,” explains Dirk Niepoort… the darker, fruitier “Junior” Tinto and the lighter, cherry-scented “Senior” Tawny ideally represent the two categories. Both form a pair in blue and red and are delivered in individual boxes. The Niepoort logo is positioned so that, like a puzzle, it only becomes complete when both boxes are placed side by side. This visually illustrates that Niepoort is only complete when both port categories are present. The Niepoort Junior Tawny has a subtle sweetness, is approximately three and a half years old, and matured in small wooden casks. It presents itself in a brilliant red color and offers aromas of nuts and dried fruit. This Tawny ages well, but does not gain any additional quality from it.","brand":"Niepoort Vinhos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52694969647440,"sku":"V07117","price":12.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/niepoort-tawny-port-junior-3-years-2x.webp?v=1783528992"},{"product_id":"niepoort-fabelhaft-douro-reserva-do","title":"Niepoort Fabulous Douro Reserva DO","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fabelhaft Reserva is Niepoort\u0026#39;s plea for the Douro as a red wine region: complex, mineral, yet surprisingly approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNiepoort\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most influential names in the Douro Valley. This Dutch-Portuguese family business, based in Porto since 1842, has played a key role in transforming the region from a pure Port wine stronghold to one of the most exciting terroirs for dry red wines. The Fabelhaft embodies this philosophy: no compromises on character, but no unnecessary heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a dark ruby ​​red color. The nose offers ripe blackberry and cassis, with a distinct note of wet slate and black pepper underneath. 20% of the wine is aged in French barriques, imparting a subtle oak spice without overpowering the fruit. On the palate, the tannins are silky and well-integrated, the acidity fresh and balanced. The finish is long with a mineral aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 16–18 °C. Pairs well with \u003cb\u003eleg of lamb with rosemary\u003c\/b\u003e , aged Manchego cheese, or duck breast with dark cherry sauce. 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Family-owned since 1842, the house is primarily known for its consistent quality – from simple Tawny Ports to vintage Ports from top vineyards. The \u003cem\u003eJunior\u003c\/em\u003e is the accessible entry point into the Tawny range: aged for around three years in small wooden casks, just long enough to develop initial oxidative notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it shines a rich ruby ​​red. The nose reveals aromas of dried plum, walnut, and a hint of caramel. On the palate, subtle sweetness, medium body, and a rounded finish with a gentle warmth. Not a complex, age-worthy wine – but an honest, easy-drinking Tawny without any rough edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Served well chilled (12–14 °C), it pairs well with blue cheese, walnut tart, or simply with almonds and dried fruit. It also makes a great, uncomplicated digestif after a long evening. 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At Niepoort, Tawny Ports mature in small oak barrels, known as pipes, where contact with oxygen and slow evaporation shape the characteristic aging style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the 10 Year Old displays aromas of orange peel, lemon zest, and candied fruit – along with notes of honey, caramel, and a hint of coffee. The palate is soft and rounded, with an invigorating freshness that maintains the balance of a mature Tawny. A long, slightly nutty finish. \u003cem\u003eVinum\u003c\/em\u003e rated it 16.5 out of 20 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 14–16 °C. Pairs well with walnut tart, crème brûlée, mature Manchego cheese, or dark chocolate. 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The NatCool line stands for less intervention, more freshness—and an audience that is rethinking Port wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the nose, cherry and plum, along with darker plum fruit and a subtle hint of toasted wood. On the palate, juicy, with a fruit sweetness kept in check by noticeable acidity and a solid tannin structure. The wine feels lively—unusually fresh on the finish for a port.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serve well chilled at 12–14 °C. 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