Der berühmte US-Journalist James Suckling (früher »Wine Spectator«) hat aktuell unter der Rubrik „Portugal's Greatest Wines in 2015- Top 100 Wines in 2015” die Port- und Stillweine von
Niepoort aus dem
D.O.C. Douro hoch bewertet. Über deren ›
Bioma Vinha Velha Vintage 2011‹, den er mit 98/100 Punkten hervorragend bewertet, schreibt er nachfolgend im Original:
„Wow. This continues to get better in the bottle. I tasted it two years ago but the aromas and intensity are incredible. Wet earth, violets, dark fruits. Seems like a bubbling lagar full of freshly picked grapes. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with ultra-fine tannins. Long, long finish. Fascinating undertone of almonds and tar. The balance is near perfect. Drink or hold.”
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