Ruby
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Bottled ready to drink, this Ruby Port does not require cellar aging and is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of release. Once opened, it will remain fresh and vibrant for 3 to 4 weeks.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, berry tarts
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Niepoort's Ruby Port is a vibrant, expressive tribute to the historic foundations of the Douro Valley. Sourced primarily from old vineyards in the rugged, schist-dominant slopes of the Cima Corgo subregion, this wine is a field blend of traditional Portuguese varieties including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz. To preserve its intense, youthful fruit character and deep ruby hue, the wine is aged for an average of three years in large wooden vats (balseiros) in the cool, humid cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. This traditional aging method minimizes oxygen contact compared to Tawny Ports, resulting in a wine brimming with dark cherry, plum, and balsamic notes. Niepoort's commitment to minimal intervention and respect for terroir shines through in this entry-level classic, offering a fresh, full-bodied, and remarkably balanced expression of the region's heritage.
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Founded in 1842 by Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort, Niepoort is an independent, family-owned Port and wine producer headquartered in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Under the visionary leadership of fifth-generation winemaker Dirk Niepoort, the house has seamlessly bridged its legendary Port heritage with groundbreaking dry still wines from the Douro, Bairrada, and Dão regions. Renowned for maintaining traditional methods such as foot-treading in granite lagares and aging in historic pipes, Niepoort produces highly acclaimed Colheita and Vintage Ports alongside iconic, elegant still wines like Redoma, Batuta, and Charme.