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Niepoort Port, 1975 Vintage Port

Vintage Port

Bottle size: 75cl

Price:

£219.00

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    • Description

    The Niepoort 1975 Vintage Port is a refined and fully mature wine from a vintage that, while more restrained than the great declarations of the decade, was indeed officially declared by several top houses, including Niepoort. The year offered favorable conditions, particularly in the Douro’s higher-altitude vineyards, resulting in wines with excellent balance, structure, and aging potential. Now approaching 50 years in bottle, the 1975 Niepoort shows a brick-red core fading to tawny at the rim, with a nose of dried cherries, figs, leather, toasted almonds, and hints of citrus peel. On the palate, it is elegant and mellow, with soft tannins and well-integrated acidity supporting flavors of stewed fruit, spice, and nuts, finishing with a gentle, warming persistence.

    This vintage Port is best enjoyed after proper preparation. Due to its age, the wine will have thrown significant sediment, so it should be stood upright for at least 24 hours before being decanted carefully. Once decanted, serve it slightly cooler than room temperature—around 16–18°C—to preserve its aromatic complexity and freshness. Use a small tulip-shaped wine or Port glass to enhance the wine’s subtle bouquet and evolution in the glass.

    When it comes to pairings, the 1975 Niepoort excels alongside traditional accompaniments like mature blue cheeses—Stilton and Gorgonzola are ideal—or aged hard cheeses such as Manchego or Cheddar. For dessert, pair it with fruitcake, almond tarts, or dark chocolate with orange zest to highlight the wine’s oxidative and nutty depth. Alternatively, it stands beautifully on its own as a contemplative after-dinner drink—an elegant tribute to a vintage that has aged with grace and quiet confidence.


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    Condition

    excellent

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