Brick red tawny appearance; a velvety mouth feel with a fine blend of old wines giving richness balanced with younger wines giving freshness and complexity.
| Region | Porto |
| Appellation | Douro |
| Style | Red |
| Producer | Niepoort |
| Grapes |
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cao, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousao, Tinta Roriz and others.
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| Pairing | This Tawny is a good match with cheeses and chocolate based desserts. It can also be drunk as an aperitif, served at room temperature or slightly chilled. |
| Keeping | Several years. |
| Vinification |
The Senior Tawny comes from low yielding vineyards in the Cima Corgo region of the Douro Valley. The grapes are predominantly trodden in lagares, prior to ageing in small old oak casks at Niepoort's lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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| Bottle | 75cl |
| Volume | 19.5% |
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