NV Niepoort Ruby Port

A field blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz and others. The wine comes from low yielding old vineyards  (over 30 years)in the Cima Corgo Region of the Douro Valley. The grapes are predominantly trodden in Lagares, prior to ageing in large wooden vats at lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia and bottled with an average age of 3 years. Dark red in colour, with a fresh vibrant aroma of dark fruits which follows through on the palate along with a mineral character, a youthful wine with good extract and great balance, offering superb “drinkability”. Niepoort Ruby is fresh, young and fruity. Ruby keeps well for several years, although the wine will not improve with age. No decanting is necessary since the wine contains no sediment. 19.3% abv.