star (2012-09-02)
Info co do technikaliów ze strony producenta a propos rocznika 2003:

In 2003 the harvest had very hot days and also very humid days. The production was high but with small grapes that produced concentrated tannins and colour.

Overriped and dry grapes were taken out to reassure the finesse of the wine.

Vinha da Pisca, (very old vineyard), with notes of coffee and black berries gave the final blend the desired finesse.

In September 2005 the cycle for Niepoort Vintage 2003 was completed and now the wine ages in the final bottle, (32000 bottles of 750ml).

TASTING NOTES
Fine, elegant, mineral but not balsamic. The taste continues fine, aggressive and with tannins, rich but not excessive and with a long final.

Impressive finesse even though robust.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCER Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A. REGION Douro SOIL TYPE Schist VINEYARDS Vinha da Pisca, Vale do Pinhão e Ferrão AVERAGE VINE AGE60 and over 100 years GRAPE VARIETIES Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão and Tinta Roriz VINES PER HA 4000 – 6000 HARVEST PERIOD September/October 2004 HARVEST METHOD hand picked FERMENTATION Lagares/Foot Treading BOTTLED September 2005 AGEING2 years in cask ALCOHOL 20 BAUMÉ 3.6


Nick Delaforce (na zdjęciu) w 2004 już pracował u Niepoorta, ale przy zbiorach w 2003 chyba nie 2004, byk czyżby się wkradł, to go jeszcze tam nie było, bo w 2004 zaczął tam pracować.
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