Tawny Vv Old
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As an extremely old, fully matured wood-aged Port, this wine is bottled at its peak of perfection. It will remain in pristine condition for decades after opening if stored correctly, and can be enjoyed immediately or kept for 20 to 50+ years.
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Rich blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, roasted nuts and dried fruits and dried fruits and nuts, caramelized pecan pie, artisanal chocolate tart, roasted chestnuts.
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Niepoort's 'VV' (Vinum Vinum) Very Old Tawny is a legendary monument in the world of Port, originally conceived by Eduard Dirk Niepoort in the mid-20th century and later revived by his grandson, Dirk. This extraordinary blend is crafted from some of the oldest and rarest wines resting in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, with a significant portion of the blend tracing back to the mythical 1863 vintage—a pre-phylloxera masterpiece. Made from traditional Douro grape varieties grown in schist soils, the wine has undergone over a century of slow, oxidative concentration in wooden pipes. The result is a liquid history book, boasting incredible aromatic complexity, infinite depth, and a vibrant, high-acid spine that defies its extreme age. It represents the pinnacle of the blender's art and the ultimate expression of time-matured Tawny Port.
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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.