**Museum Release** 2013 Niepoort LBV (Magnum)

The Niepoort LBV (Late Bottled Vintage) is a masterclass in Douro winemaking, bridging the gap between the intensity of Vintage Ports and the approachable nature of Ruby Ports. Aged for 4 to 6 years in large wooden vats, this LBV captures the best of its single vintage, offering a smooth yet complex character that can be enjoyed young or aged further for deeper nuances.

 All grapes for the LBV 2013 were sourced from old vineyards in the Cima Corgo region of the Douro Valley. Harvest took place under fine conditions, and after being carefully sorted, the grapes were crushed with their stems and directly transferred to granite lagares where they were foot-stomped prior to fortification. Following a few cool winter months spent in the Douro, the wines were transported to the cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia at the beginning of 2014 and aged in large wooden vats. They were bottled in the fourth year – the tradition at Niepoort is to retain plenty of freshness in the wines.

Tasting Note: The wine has a dark red appearance and lighter red hues on the rim, with wonderful aromas of dark chocolate and a subtle floral character which enrobes the deep fruits of the forest notes. On the palate it is superbly balanced and fresh, with a most seductive middle palate and good extract, followed by a superb spirit-driven finish.

Origin: Douro Valley, Portugal

Alcohol: 19.5%

Blend: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz