Niepoort Vintage Port 2000

Deep garnet with a brick-red rim, this wine opens with aromas of blackberry compote, fig, and plum, layered with notes of liquorice, cacao, and tobacco. The palate is rich and powerful, showing dark fruit, spice, and dried fig wrapped in firm but velvety tannins. Fresh acidity gives balance, while the finish is long, structured, and complex, leaving lingering notes of spice and dark chocolate.

Founded in 1842, Niepoort is one of the Douro’s most innovative yet traditional producers, known for its precision and longevity in Vintage Ports. The 2000 vintage was exceptional in the Douro Valley, yielding wines of concentration and balance with superb ageing potential. Now over two decades on, the 2000 Niepoort is entering its prime, offering both youthful power and the beginnings of tertiary complexity — a benchmark expression of the house’s elegant, ageworthy style.