Natura Port Vintage 2017: Vitor Matos e Dirk Niepoort

Natura Port Vintage 2017

Natura By Vítor Matos Vintage 2017 is a very limited edition Port (only 600 bottles), born from the partnership between chef Vítor Matos and Dirk Niepoort. Produced by Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A., it combines the chef's gastronomic vision with the know-how of one of the most respected houses in the Douro, in a vintage designed to be a true signature wine.

Vintage 2017

2017 was an exceptional year in the Douro, marked by low yields and enormous concentration.

Vinification

The grapes, from very old vines (80–100 years old), are trodden by foot in granite lagares with 100% of the stems, in a classic Vintage Port process. After the harvest, the wines age in the Douro, in vats, during the winter, and are then transferred to the cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, where they are bottled and aged for another three years in the bottle before reaching the market.

Tasting notes

It has an extremely deep colour with a beautiful dark purple rim. The nose is dominated by young black fruits, already silky, enveloped by delicate notes of chocolate and violets. On the palate, it is powerful on the attack, evolving into a fresh and very seductive mid-palate, full of creamy black fruit. It finishes dry, long and bold, with an impressive combination of power and elegance. A Vintage of great character.

Grape varieties

Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz and other traditional grape varieties from 80-100-year-old vines.