Tawny Junior
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Designed for immediate enjoyment upon release, this youthful Tawny Port does not require bottle aging and is best consumed within 1 to 3 years of bottling. Once opened, it remains fresh for up to a month if kept in a cool place.
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Almond tart, apple crumble, mild creamy cheeses
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Niepoort's 'Junior' Tawny is a vibrant, youthful expression of traditional Port, designed to showcase the fresh and playful side of wood-aged Douro wines. Paired conceptually with their 'Senior' Tawny, the 'Junior' is sourced from traditional low-yielding vineyards in the Cima Corgo region of the Douro Valley. It is crafted from a field blend of classic Portuguese varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Amarela. After vinification, the wine is aged for an average of three years in large oak casks in the historic, humid cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. This brief but crucial contact with wood softens the wine's youthful tannins and imparts delicate oxidative notes while preserving its bright, primary red fruit character, resulting in a light, brick-red Port with aromas of fresh cherries, plums, and a subtle hint of dried fruits and nuts.
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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.