{"title":"Port Wine Porto LBV","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"andresen-lbv-2011","title":"Porto Andresen LBV 2011 75cl","description":"","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188137550161,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Andresen-LBV-2011.jpg?v=1772533912"},{"product_id":"porto-dows-lbv-2011","title":"Dow's LBV Port 2011 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15312 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/logo-dows2-300x192.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor over two centuries, the name DOW has been associated with the finest port from the vineyards of the Upper Douro. During the 20th and 21st centuries, the Symington family built upon the legacy of the earlier Silva and Dow families. Generations of Symington winemakers have worked the Dow vineyards: Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira, creating from them the superbly concentrated Dow wines that are intense and tannic when young, maturing to a sophisticated and alluring elegance with age and perfumed with aromas of violet and mint. The attractive and distinctive dry finish of Dow is the recognizable hallmark of the wines from this great Port house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe story of Dow's is unusual among all the great Port houses. It all began in 1798, when Bruno da Silva, a Portuguese merchant from Porto, took a journey opposite to that of the first British merchants. Bruno settled in London, from where he imported wine from his native country. He married an Englishwoman and was quickly assimilated into London society, where his business acumen led to an excellent reputation for his wines. But the outbreak of the Napoleonic Wars put his business at risk. Undeterred, Bruno da Silva applied for 'letters of marque' (Royal Assent to equip a merchant ship with weapons) to ensure safe passage from his Port of Porto to Bristol and London. He became the first and only port company to transport his precious cargo of barrels from good ports under his own armed protection through the treacherous Bay of Biscay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe port transport business was continued by Bruno's son, John da Silva, who in 1862 brought in the partnership of Frederick William Cosens. Together with John's son, Edward, they became the active partners of Silva \u0026amp; Cosens. Edward da Silva inherited his grandfather's business acumen, and the company continued to prosper. Edward became a highly respected figure in the London wine trade and was one of the founders of the Wine Benevolent Society, the leading charity that survives to this day as the principal British wine trade organisation. Edward da Silva would be the president of the Benevolent and then, from 1892, its chairman for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\n With the continued expansion of the company, Edward da Silva and Frederick Cosens joined forces with George Acheson Warre, whose well-known family had been involved in the port trade since its early years. GAW joined as a partner in 1868 and became its driving force in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1877, Silva \u0026amp; Cosens merged with another leading port company, Dow \u0026amp; Co., whose main partner was James Ramsay Dow, who had distinguished himself in 1856 with the publication of his important treatise, 'Inquiry into the Fungus Suggestions for a Remedy'. At the time, the Oidium fungus was devastating the vineyards of the Douro.\u003cbr\u003e\n Although smaller than Silva \u0026amp; Cosens, Dow \u0026amp; Co had become a highly regarded port producer, with a particularly good reputation for its Vintage Ports, and when the two companies merged, it was decided to adopt DOW'S as the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188138139985,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Dows-LBV-2011.jpg?v=1772533925"},{"product_id":"porto-portal-lbv-2011","title":"Porto Portal LBV 2011 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15400 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/portal-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"186\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Portal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Portuguese, family-run, and independent estate that has passionately embraced the concept of a \"Boutique Winery.\" It is dedicated to the production of Douro wines, Port wines of special categories, as well as Moscatel and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis project, which materialized in the early 1990s, was based on Quinta dos Muros, a centuries-old property of the Mansilha family, and on the Port wine that had been produced there for four generations. With a vision for the future, the focus was immediately on creating world-class Douro wines, becoming part of the first group of the new generation of Douro producers who, fortunately, believed in the potential of Douro still wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Paulo Coutinho is in charge of winemaking and production, having been involved since 1994. He has had the technical support of Pascal Chatonnet in Douro wines since 1992, and also had the privilege of working with Jeremy Bull on Port wines in the years leading up to the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quality has always been the motto, as evidenced by the numerous national and international awards given to Quinta do Portal's wines, olive oils, and various services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe vineyards at Quinta do Portal are operating under an Integrated Production process, which requires adherence to certain standards in order to guarantee environmental protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n Members of The Porto Protocol, a movement whose values ​​are SUSTAINABILITY, OPTIMISM and SHARING through Responsibility, Collaboration and Commitment. The Mission is to promote collaborative action by bringing together a network of change-makers and viable climate solutions for the world of wine, and the Vision is to have a world where companies join forces and act together to delay and reverse climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In vineyards, some of the practices used include:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no soil disturbance between the rows;\u003cbr\u003e\n Incorporating pruning wood into the soil;\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no use of residual herbicides;\u003cbr\u003e\n Low-volume application rates for pesticides;\u003cbr\u003e\n The increasing use of organic concealers;\u003cbr\u003e \n\u0026gt; strategy of applying plant protection products only when the economic threshold for infestation is reached;\u003cbr\u003e\n Vineyard planting is done using the \"Vineyard on the Hill\" system with slopes up to 40%, and from 40 to 60% slopes, planting is done on terraces with a single row of vines. This avoids the use of herbicides on the slopes, and the height of the slopes is also reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With the practices described, it is possible to protect beneficial organisms, particularly those of the coccinellidae family.\u003cbr\u003e\n Also noteworthy is the reappearance of flocks of partridges in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188143284561,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Portal-LBV.jpg?v=1772534006"},{"product_id":"porto-quinta-do-estanho-lbv-2015","title":"Porto Quinta do Estanho LBV 2016 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15248 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/estanho-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"222\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e From the very first grape…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the steep, rugged slopes of the Douro, blessed by the sun and through the art of man, the vine produces a nectar worthy of the table of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe archaeological fame of the Douro predates its wine-growing heritage. In fact, peoples who discovered the riches of the subsoil passed through this region. They explored gold and tin, which were not only abundant but could be extracted using rudimentary methods employed in prehistoric times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e From tin to wine was a short step. And it is on the left bank of the ancient Pinhão River that the \"Quinta do Estanho\" (Tin Estate) is located, known by the name of the mineral that once proliferated there. After the subsoil was exploited, the next step was the cultivation of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188145774929,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Qta-do-Estanho-LBV-2015.jpg?v=1772534050"},{"product_id":"porto-maynards-lbv-organic-2013-75cl","title":"Porto Maynard's LBV Organic 2013 75cl","description":"","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188209508689,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Maynards-LBV-2013-Organic.jpg?v=1772534669"},{"product_id":"porto-noval-lbv-unfiltered-2011-75cl","title":"Porto Noval LBV Unfiltered 2011 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15374 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/noval-logo-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Quinta do Noval benefits from a privileged location in the heart of the Douro Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\n The 145-hectare vineyard, fully classified as an A-grade property, is planted with the noblest grape varieties of the Douro region: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and Sousão.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe vineyard plots have a rich geographical diversity.\u003cbr\u003e\n altitude: from 100m to 500m\u003cbr\u003e\n Exposure: to all cardinal points\u003cbr\u003e\n Soil: shale with clay fragments, of variable mixture.\u003cbr\u003e\n These characteristics give the wines different nuances depending on their origin. From the fusion of these nuances is born the magic of Quinta do Noval wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Currently, vineyards are replanted with a single variety adapted to each individual plot according to three main factors: altitude, exposure, and the type of vineyard planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n The magnificent old schist stone terraces continue to be the defining feature of Quinta do Noval.\u003cbr\u003e\n Quinta do Noval is the only historical exporter of Port wine that bears the name of its estate, and which produces Vintage Port from a single plot, when declared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188213309777,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Noval-LBV-Unfiltered-2011.jpg?v=1772534741"},{"product_id":"porto-messias-quinta-do-cachao-lbv-1988-75cl","title":"Porto Messias Quinta do Cachão LBV 1988 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15339 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/messias-logo-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row vc_row vc_row-fluid mk-fullwidth-true attched-false js-master-row mk-in-viewport\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container _ height-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\" vc_custom_1504090811872\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block \"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuinta do Cachão is located on the banks of the Douro River, in Cima Corgo, the most inhospitable, ancient, deep and beautiful region to which the river lends its name. This vineyard was first planted in 1845 by the Baron of Seixo, and was later acquired by the Afonso Cabral family, who in turn sold it to the Messias family in 1956. In order to increase its production, Messias acquired an adjacent property in 1958, Quinta do Rei, then owned by Gonzalez Byass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row vc_row vc_row-fluid mk-fullwidth-true attched-false js-master-row mk-in-viewport\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container _ height-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\" vc_custom_1504090837382\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"text-block-4\" class=\"mk-text-block \"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eExtending across the slopes of a hill topped by a small chapel dedicated to Saint Barbara, the Quinta currently occupies 200 hectares, half of which are cultivated with vines, classified as category A, the highest category on the Douro scale. The grape varieties planted are naturally the traditional ones of the region, suitable for producing both Port wine and wine with the Douro Designation of Origin. Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz are the dominant varieties, followed by Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188214292817,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Qta-do-Cachao-LBV-1988.jpg?v=1772534768"},{"product_id":"porto-quinta-do-infantado-lbv-1988-75cl","title":"Porto Quinta do Infantado LBV 1988 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15975 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/qta-infantado-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"84\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The history of Quinta do Infantado is long, dating back to its creation in 1816. Founded by Infante D. Pedro, the future King D. Pedro IV of Portugal and D. Pedro I of Brazil, it has been in the possession of the Roseira family for over a century. It is located about 4km from Pinhão, in the unique terroir of Vale de Gontelho, a micro-region that has long stood out for the quality of its wines.\u003cbr\u003e\n For six generations, the \"Roseira\" in Covas do Douro has lived a life of vineyards and wine with passion and enthusiasm.\u003cbr\u003e\n The first two generations only cultivated vines. With the purchase of Quinta do Infantado, João Lopes Roseira began the production of fortified wine.\u003cbr\u003e \nIn 1979, his sons Luís and António, based on the concepts of terroir and vigneron, began bottling their Port wines, fulfilling the family's dream. With this innovation, Quinta do Infantado became the only estate cultivating and bottling Port wine, thus breaking the monopoly of the \u003cem\u003emerchants\u003c\/em\u003e of Vila Nova de Gaia.\u003cbr\u003e\n After the deaths of Luís and Antônio, their heirs continue the pursuit of the highest quality and maintain the path of innovation within tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188215177553,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Qta-do-Infantado-LBV-1988.jpg?v=1772534778"},{"product_id":"porto-portal-lbv-2011-375cl","title":"Porto Portal LBV 2011 37.5cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15400 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/portal-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"186\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Portal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Portuguese, family-run, and independent estate that has passionately embraced the concept of a \"Boutique Winery.\" It is dedicated to the production of Douro wines, Port wines of special categories, as well as Moscatel and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis project, which materialized in the early 1990s, was based on Quinta dos Muros, a centuries-old property of the Mansilha family, and on the Port wine that had been produced there for four generations. With a vision for the future, the focus was immediately on creating world-class Douro wines, becoming part of the first group of the new generation of Douro producers who, fortunately, believed in the potential of Douro still wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Paulo Coutinho is in charge of winemaking and production, having been involved since 1994. He has had the technical support of Pascal Chatonnet in Douro wines since 1992, and also had the privilege of working with Jeremy Bull on Port wines in the years leading up to the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quality has always been the motto, as evidenced by the numerous national and international awards given to Quinta do Portal's wines, olive oils, and various services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe vineyards at Quinta do Portal are operating under an Integrated Production process, which requires adherence to certain standards in order to guarantee environmental protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n Members of The Porto Protocol, a movement whose values ​​are SUSTAINABILITY, OPTIMISM and SHARING through Responsibility, Collaboration and Commitment. The Mission is to promote collaborative action by bringing together a network of change-makers and viable climate solutions for the world of wine, and the Vision is to have a world where companies join forces and act together to delay and reverse climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In vineyards, some of the practices used include:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no soil disturbance between the rows;\u003cbr\u003e\n Incorporating pruning wood into the soil;\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no use of residual herbicides;\u003cbr\u003e\n Low-volume application rates for pesticides;\u003cbr\u003e\n The increasing use of organic concealers;\u003cbr\u003e \n\u0026gt; strategy of applying plant protection products only when the economic threshold for infestation is reached;\u003cbr\u003e\n Vineyard planting is done using the \"Vineyard on the Hill\" system with slopes up to 40%, and from 40 to 60% slopes, planting is done on terraces with a single row of vines. This avoids the use of herbicides on the slopes, and the height of the slopes is also reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With the practices described, it is possible to protect beneficial organisms, particularly those of the coccinellidae family.\u003cbr\u003e\n Also noteworthy is the reappearance of flocks of partridges in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188229693777,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-portal-lbv-2011.jpg?v=1772535043"},{"product_id":"porto-noval-lbv-2012-75cl","title":"Porto Noval LBV Unfiltered 2012 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15374 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/noval-logo-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Quinta do Noval benefits from a privileged location in the heart of the Douro Valley.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe 145-hectare vineyard, fully classified as an A-grade property, is planted with the noblest grape varieties of the Douro region: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and Sousão.\u003cbr\u003e\n The vineyard plots have a rich geographical diversity.\u003cbr\u003e\n altitude: from 100m to 500m\u003cbr\u003e\n Exposure: to all cardinal points\u003cbr\u003e\n Soil: shale with clay fragments, of variable mixture.\u003cbr\u003e\n These characteristics give the wines different nuances depending on their origin. From the fusion of these nuances is born the magic of Quinta do Noval wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Currently, vineyards are replanted with a single variety adapted to each individual plot according to three main factors: altitude, exposure, and the type of vineyard planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n The magnificent old schist stone terraces continue to be the defining feature of Quinta do Noval.\u003cbr\u003e\n Quinta do Noval is the only historical exporter of Port wine that bears the name of its estate, and which produces Vintage Port from a single plot, when declared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188230152529,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-noval-lbv-2012.jpg?v=1772535062"},{"product_id":"porto-niepoort-lbv-75cl","title":"Porto Niepoort LBV 2017 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15373 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/niepoort-logo-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e An independent family business for over a century and a half; five generations have succeeded one another at the helm of Niepoort since Franciscus Marius Niepoort founded the company in 1842. Almost always, two generations have worked side-by-side for many years, contributing to a successful transition. At this moment, we look forward with enthusiasm to the future sixth generation, anticipating close collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fifth generation: Eduard Dirk Niepoort and Verena Niepoort. Dirk has been at the helm of the company since Eduard Rudolph Niepoort's formal retirement in 2005. Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during his studies in Switzerland. In 1987, Dirk joined his father, Rolf Niepoort, in the family business and was challenged to innovate while maintaining good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of their own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in the Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best Port wines. 15 hectares of vines were newly planted, and 10 hectares of 60-year-old vines were carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step for the production of Port wine and for the creation of the first non-fortified Niepoort wines. Dirk's passion for wine, humble respect, and curiosity about the Douro terroir have defined the spirit of Niepoort for the past two decades and are a constant inspiration for the team. Dirk's sister, Verena, joined the company as CEO in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fourth generation: Eduard Rudolf van der Niepoort. Rolf was born in March 1927. From childhood, he had a great interest in mechanics, but also possessed a good business sense. In 1950, he joined his father, Eduard, in the family business. His experience was a valuable asset, and he was able to overcome a difficult period financially. Rolf dedicated his interest to commercial and human relationships within and outside the company, and was conservative when it came to wine production. Rolf nostalgically remembers the production of a Vintage Port, the 1970 one, as if it were his own creation, from beginning to end. Currently, it is considered one of Niepoort's greatest Ports. Like all members of the Niepoort family, he is a great collector: vintage cars, antiques, and especially Portuguese weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe third generation: Eduard Marius Niepoort. Eduard was born on September 14, 1890, in Porto. He was extremely skilled and a born scientist. In 1912, due to his father's death, Eduard Marius Niepoort was obliged to join the family business. Rolf Niepoort, his son, remembers his father as a person \"interested in various areas, such as chemistry, physics, and mechanics, and was a man with a fine sense of humor.\" In the words of Elisabete, who worked with him and was already involved in administration at the time, he was a true \"icon of intelligence,\" an upright person who was very thoughtful in his decisions. Eduard Marius left the company as an active partner in 1980 and dedicated his time to his many hobbies and collections. Eduard Marius Niepoort passed away at the age of 91 (on June 3, 1982). His grandchildren, Dirk and Verena, remember his strictness regarding their studies and cherish the memory of a grandfather with endless collections of books, stamps, coins, and train tickets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second generation: Eduard Karel Jackob. Eduard Jackob was born in 1848 in Porto. Niepoort was already a thriving company when Eduard Karel took over the family business and continued the work of his predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first generation: Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort. The founder, Franciscus, was born in 1813 in Hilversum, Netherlands. He married Francisca Louisa Elisabeth Ehlers. Franciscus Marius came to Portugal to create the Niepoort company, a producer of Port wine. He founded the company as a Port wine seller, without owning land or vineyards. He was primarily a Port wine merchant. He died in Porto on March 7, 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe art of Master Blender has also been passed down through generations. José Nogueira was the fourth in his family to practice his art at Niepoort, having worked for the company for over 50 years. His son, José Rodrigo, joined the team in September 2006 and they worked together until 2011, currently representing the fifth generation of the Nogueira family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 2010, Niepoort celebrated Master Blender José Nogueira's \"50 years with the company\" with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188241883473,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-niepoort-lbv.jpg?v=1772535274"},{"product_id":"porto-barros-lbv-1993-75cl","title":"Porto Barros LBV 1993 75cl ","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15174 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/barros-logo-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBarros wines are a celebration of Portuguese talent. They are the expression of a talent that is ours, refined by experience and knowledge. They were born in the turbulent early 20th century, in 1913, and managed to establish themselves until they were recognized as a benchmark by consumers. In deep respect for Portuguese identity, Barros wines embrace the Tawny and Ruby families of Port wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Barros translates the Portuguese character into wine, combining tradition, authenticity and modern values.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188314366289,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-barros-lbv-1993.jpg?v=1772536377"},{"product_id":"porto-messias-quinta-do-cachao-lbv-1991-75cl","title":"Porto Messias Quinta do Cachão LBV 1991 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15339 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/messias-logo-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row vc_row vc_row-fluid mk-fullwidth-true attched-false js-master-row mk-in-viewport\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container _ height-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\" vc_custom_1504090811872\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block \"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuinta do Cachão is located on the banks of the Douro River, in Cima Corgo, the most inhospitable, ancient, deep and beautiful region to which the river lends its name. This vineyard was first planted in 1845 by the Baron of Seixo, and was later acquired by the Afonso Cabral family, who in turn sold it to the Messias family in 1956. In order to increase its production, Messias acquired an adjacent property in 1958, Quinta do Rei, then owned by Gonzalez Byass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row vc_row vc_row-fluid mk-fullwidth-true attched-false js-master-row mk-in-viewport\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container _ height-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\" vc_custom_1504090837382\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"text-block-4\" class=\"mk-text-block \"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eExtending across the slopes of a hill topped by a small chapel dedicated to Saint Barbara, the Quinta currently occupies 200 hectares, half of which are cultivated with vines, classified as category A, the highest category on the Douro scale. The grape varieties planted are naturally the traditional ones of the region, suitable for producing both Port wine and wine with the Douro Designation of Origin. Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz are the dominant varieties, followed by Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188424991057,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-messias-lbv-1991.jpg?v=1772537450"},{"product_id":"porto-portal-lbv-2013-75cl","title":"Porto Portal LBV 2013 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15400 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/portal-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"186\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Portal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Portuguese, family-run, and independent estate that has passionately embraced the concept of a \"Boutique Winery.\" It is dedicated to the production of Douro wines, Port wines of special categories, as well as Moscatel and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis project, which materialized in the early 1990s, was based on Quinta dos Muros, a centuries-old property of the Mansilha family, and on the Port wine that had been produced there for four generations. With a vision for the future, the focus was immediately on creating world-class Douro wines, becoming part of the first group of the new generation of Douro producers who, fortunately, believed in the potential of Douro still wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Paulo Coutinho is in charge of winemaking and production, having been involved since 1994. He has had the technical support of Pascal Chatonnet in Douro wines since 1992, and also had the privilege of working with Jeremy Bull on Port wines in the years leading up to the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quality has always been the motto, as evidenced by the numerous national and international awards given to Quinta do Portal's wines, olive oils, and various services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe vineyards at Quinta do Portal are operating under an Integrated Production process, which requires adherence to certain standards in order to guarantee environmental protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n Members of The Porto Protocol, a movement whose values ​​are SUSTAINABILITY, OPTIMISM and SHARING through Responsibility, Collaboration and Commitment. The Mission is to promote collaborative action by bringing together a network of change-makers and viable climate solutions for the world of wine, and the Vision is to have a world where companies join forces and act together to delay and reverse climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In vineyards, some of the practices used include:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no soil disturbance between the rows;\u003cbr\u003e\n Incorporating pruning wood into the soil;\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no use of residual herbicides;\u003cbr\u003e\n Low-volume application rates for pesticides;\u003cbr\u003e\n The increasing use of organic concealers;\u003cbr\u003e \n\u0026gt; strategy of applying plant protection products only when the economic threshold for infestation is reached;\u003cbr\u003e\n Vineyard planting is done using the \"Vineyard on the Hill\" system with slopes up to 40%, and from 40 to 60% slopes, planting is done on terraces with a single row of vines. This avoids the use of herbicides on the slopes, and the height of the slopes is also reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With the practices described, it is possible to protect beneficial organisms, particularly those of the coccinellidae family.\u003cbr\u003e\n Also noteworthy is the reappearance of flocks of partridges in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188442980689,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Portal-LBV_28765f24-6fe1-48e0-9e0a-57ae93de346c.jpg?v=1772537545"},{"product_id":"porto-quinta-do-infantado-lbv-1983-75cl","title":"Porto Quinta do Infantado LBV 1983 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15975 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/qta-infantado-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"84\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe history of Quinta do Infantado is long, dating back to its creation in 1816. Founded by Infante D. Pedro, the future King D. Pedro IV of Portugal and D. Pedro I of Brazil, it has been in the possession of the Roseira family for over a century. It is located about 4km from Pinhão, in the unique terroir of Vale de Gontelho, a micro-region that has long stood out for the quality of its wines.\u003cbr\u003e\n For six generations, the \"Roseira\" in Covas do Douro has lived a life of vineyards and wine with passion and enthusiasm.\u003cbr\u003e\n The first two generations only cultivated vines. With the purchase of Quinta do Infantado, João Lopes Roseira began the production of fortified wine.\u003cbr\u003e\n In 1979, his sons Luís and António, based on the concepts of terroir and vigneron, began bottling their Port wines, fulfilling the family's dream. With this innovation, Quinta do Infantado became the only estate cultivating and bottling Port wine, thus breaking the monopoly of the \u003cem\u003emerchants\u003c\/em\u003e of Vila Nova de Gaia.\u003cbr\u003e \nAfter the deaths of Luís and Antônio, their heirs continue the pursuit of the highest quality and maintain the path of innovation within tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188457824593,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/qta-infantado-lbv-1983.png?v=1772537767"},{"product_id":"porto-messias-quinta-do-cachao-lbv-1994-75cl","title":"Porto Messias Quinta do Cachão LBV 1994 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15339 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/messias-logo-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row vc_row vc_row-fluid mk-fullwidth-true attched-false js-master-row mk-in-viewport\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container _ height-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\" vc_custom_1504090811872\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block \"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quinta do Cachão is located on the banks of the Douro River, in Cima Corgo, the most inhospitable, ancient, deep and beautiful region to which the river lends its name. This vineyard was first planted in 1845 by the Baron of Seixo, and was later acquired by the Afonso Cabral family, who in turn sold it to the Messias family in 1956. In order to increase its production, Messias acquired an adjacent property in 1958, Quinta do Rei, then owned by Gonzalez Byass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row vc_row vc_row-fluid mk-fullwidth-true attched-false js-master-row mk-in-viewport\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container _ height-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\" vc_custom_1504090837382\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"text-block-4\" class=\"mk-text-block \"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eExtending across the slopes of a hill topped by a small chapel dedicated to Saint Barbara, the Quinta currently occupies 200 hectares, half of which are cultivated with vines, classified as category A, the highest category on the Douro scale. The grape varieties planted are naturally the traditional ones of the region, suitable for producing both Port wine and wine with the Douro Designation of Origin. Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz are the dominant varieties, followed by Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188457890129,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/mssias-cachao-lbv-1994.png?v=1772537772"},{"product_id":"porto-borges-lbv-2010-75cl","title":"Porto Borges LBV 2010 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-16014 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BORGES-logo-vetor-01-300x230.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFounded in 1884, Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges has a centuries-old history in the production and marketing of fine wines. It was through the efforts of António and Francisco Borges, two entrepreneurial brothers with remarkable business acumen and a deep passion for the land and wine, that the company, as we know it today, began to take shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188458250577,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/borges-lbv-2010.png?v=1772537795"},{"product_id":"porto-ventozelo-lbv-1998-75cl","title":"Porto Ventozelo LBV 1998 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15068 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ventozelo-logo-300x155.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quinta de Ventozelo was land cultivated by Cistercian monks, great promoters of local agriculture and founders of Port wine, who populated the region in the Middle Ages. The first historical reference to Ventozelo dates back to 1288, but around 1500, by lease to the Cistercian monastery of S. Pedro das Águias, it came into the possession of the nobles of Casa do Poço, in Lamego, who founded it as a Quinta (estate).\u003cbr\u003e\n This is one of the largest and oldest estates in the Douro Valley. It has passed through different hands over the centuries, hands that have shaped and transformed it into what it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 2014, Quinta de Ventozelo was acquired by Gran Cruz, the largest exporter of Port wine in Portugal, which had already been processing its grapes since 2011.\u003cbr\u003e\n From that moment on, Gran Cruz's strategy sought to enhance the enormous potential of the property. This involves not only working with the richness and diversity of its wines, but also investing in olive oil, wine tourism, and nature tourism.\u003cbr\u003e\n In a complete immersion with this place and its terroir, all the work developed focuses primarily on privileging and preserving its simplicity and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188467818833,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-ventozelo-lbv-1998.jpg?v=1772537946"},{"product_id":"porto-portal-lbv-2001-magnum-15l","title":"Porto Portal LBV 2004 Magnum 1.5L ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15400 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/portal-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"186\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quinta do Portal is a Portuguese, family-run, and independent estate that has passionately embraced the concept of a \"Boutique Winery.\" It is dedicated to the production of Douro wines, Port wines of special categories, as well as Moscatel and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This project, which materialized in the early 1990s, was based on Quinta dos Muros, a centuries-old property of the Mansilha family, and on the Port wine that had been produced there for four generations. With a vision for the future, the focus was immediately on creating world-class Douro wines, becoming part of the first group of the new generation of Douro producers who, fortunately, believed in the potential of Douro still wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePaulo Coutinho is in charge of winemaking and production, having been involved since 1994. He has had the technical support of Pascal Chatonnet in Douro wines since 1992, and also had the privilege of working with Jeremy Bull on Port wines in the years leading up to the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quality has always been the motto, as evidenced by the numerous national and international awards given to Quinta do Portal's wines, olive oils, and various services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The vineyards at Quinta do Portal are operating under an Integrated Production process, which requires adherence to certain standards in order to guarantee environmental protection.\u003cbr\u003e \nMembers of The Porto Protocol, a movement whose values ​​are SUSTAINABILITY, OPTIMISM and SHARING through Responsibility, Collaboration and Commitment. The Mission is to promote collaborative action by bringing together a network of change-makers and viable climate solutions for the world of wine, and the Vision is to have a world where companies join forces and act together to delay and reverse climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In vineyards, some of the practices used include:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no soil disturbance between the rows;\u003cbr\u003e\n Incorporating pruning wood into the soil;\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no use of residual herbicides;\u003cbr\u003e\n Low-volume application rates for pesticides;\u003cbr\u003e\n The increasing use of organic concealers;\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; strategy of applying plant protection products only when the economic threshold for infestation is reached;\u003cbr\u003e \nVineyard planting is done using the \"Vineyard on Elevators\" system with slopes up to 40%, and from 40 to 60% slopes, planting is done on terraces with a single row of vines. This avoids the use of herbicides on the slopes, and the height of the slopes is also reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With the practices described, it is possible to protect beneficial organisms, particularly those of the coccinellidae family.\u003cbr\u003e\n Also noteworthy is the reappearance of flocks of partridges in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188468212049,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Portal-LBV_7c89b7e8-4052-4a9f-8fc8-6d6db7797c65.jpg?v=1772537954"},{"product_id":"porto-taylors-lbv-2015-1l","title":"Porto Taylor's LBV 2015 1L ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15467 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Taylors-Colour-Logo-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For many, Taylor's is the most illustrious producer of Port wines, and drinking its wines is the most sublime of experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Founded over three centuries ago, in 1692, Taylor's is one of the oldest Port wine trading houses dedicated exclusively to the production of Port wine and, especially, its finest styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapseText\" class=\"rest-text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Above all, Taylor's is an independent company in which some family members hold leadership roles in all areas of activity. The company's long and uninterrupted family tradition has allowed for continuity and clarity of mission, both essential attributes of any great Port wine house. It has also allowed for the refinement of the skills and knowledge necessary to produce the finest Ports, which are constantly refined in light of the experience passed down from generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTaylor's is also respected as a producer of wood-aged Port wines and holds one of the largest reserves of rare cask-aged wines, most notably its distinctive aged Tawny Ports. The house is also known as the creator of LBV (Late Bottled Vintage), a style the company pioneered and of which it remains the leading producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Successive generations, with their experience, have strived to refine their knowledge and ability to produce ever better Port wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBased in Porto and the Douro region, the company is involved in all phases of its Port wine production, from planting the vines and cultivating the grapes to the elaboration, aging, and bottling of the wine batches. The family's commitment to the future of Port wine is demonstrated in its dedication to achieving the highest standards in Port wine production, in its sustained investment in all areas of the company's operation, and finally, in its determination to preserve the unique environment of the Douro region through the promotion of sustainable and responsible viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188476371281,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/taylor-lbv-2015.jpg?v=1772538062"},{"product_id":"porto-portal-lbv-2014-75cl","title":"Porto Portal LBV 2014 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15400 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/portal-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"186\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Portal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Portuguese, family-run, and independent estate that has passionately embraced the concept of a \"Boutique Winery.\" It is dedicated to the production of Douro wines, Port wines of special categories, as well as Moscatel and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis project, which materialized in the early 1990s, was based on Quinta dos Muros, a centuries-old property of the Mansilha family, and on the Port wine that had been produced there for four generations. With a vision for the future, the focus was immediately on creating world-class Douro wines, becoming part of the first group of the new generation of Douro producers who, fortunately, believed in the potential of Douro still wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Paulo Coutinho is in charge of winemaking and production, having been involved since 1994. He has had the technical support of Pascal Chatonnet in Douro wines since 1992, and also had the privilege of working with Jeremy Bull on Port wines in the years leading up to the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quality has always been the motto, as evidenced by the numerous national and international awards given to Quinta do Portal's wines, olive oils, and various services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe vineyards at Quinta do Portal are operating under an Integrated Production process, which requires adherence to certain standards in order to guarantee environmental protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n Members of The Porto Protocol, a movement whose values ​​are SUSTAINABILITY, OPTIMISM and SHARING through Responsibility, Collaboration and Commitment. The Mission is to promote collaborative action by bringing together a network of change-makers and viable climate solutions for the world of wine, and the Vision is to have a world where companies join forces and act together to delay and reverse climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In vineyards, some of the practices used include:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no soil disturbance between the rows;\u003cbr\u003e\n Incorporating pruning wood into the soil;\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no use of residual herbicides;\u003cbr\u003e\n Low-volume application rates for pesticides;\u003cbr\u003e\n The increasing use of organic concealers;\u003cbr\u003e \n\u0026gt; strategy of applying plant protection products only when the economic threshold for infestation is reached;\u003cbr\u003e\n Vineyard planting is done using the \"Vineyard on the Hill\" system with slopes up to 40%, and from 40 to 60% slopes, planting is done on terraces with a single row of vines. This avoids the use of herbicides on the slopes, and the height of the slopes is also reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With the practices described, it is possible to protect beneficial organisms, particularly those of the coccinellidae family.\u003cbr\u003e\n Also noteworthy is the reappearance of flocks of partridges in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188568973649,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Portal-LBV_e5633c82-2490-48fc-9f2a-abe993e82ccb.jpg?v=1772538470"},{"product_id":"porto-quinta-do-javali-late-bottled-vintage-2006-75cl","title":"Porto Quinta do Javali Late Bottled Vintage 2006 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-16677 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/quinta-do-javali-logo-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quinta do Javali is a small property of approximately 18 hectares dedicated to vineyards. It is located on the left bank of the Douro River in the parish of Nagoselo do Douro – S. João da Pesqueira, in an area with a wine-growing tradition dating back to the beginning of Port wine production for export in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe existence, on the farm, of a fishing weir on the river that simultaneously served as a dock for loading \u003cem\u003erabelo\u003c\/em\u003e boats; a small country house (cabin), now restored, which displays an inscription found on a threshold of the house dated 1839; the typical walls of old Douro terraces existing throughout the property, are testimonies of the area's long history as a wine-growing region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The north-east facing orientation of the property's slope, as well as the entirely schist terrain with vertical joints that allow the vine roots to penetrate to unimaginable depths, resulting in a complex range of benefits for the vine, gives Quinta do Javali exceptional qualities for producing the finest Port and Douro DOC wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOur vineyard is planted on the characteristic schistous terraces of the Douro Valley, at an altitude between 150 and 300 meters, and is composed of the grape varieties Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Sousão. With the mission of exploring this \"hidden treasure\" of the Douro, we created the family business \"Sociedade Agrícola da Quinta do Javali, Lda\" with the sole objective of producing and marketing only high-quality DOC Douro and Port wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e February 5, 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188945248593,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/quinta-do-javali-lbv-port-2006.jpg?v=1772539925"},{"product_id":"porto-noval-lbv-1998-unfiltered-75cl","title":"Porto Noval LBV 1998 Unfiltered 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15374 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/noval-logo-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Quinta do Noval benefits from a privileged location in the heart of the Douro Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\n The 145-hectare vineyard, fully classified as an A-grade property, is planted with the noblest grape varieties of the Douro region: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and Sousão.\u003cbr\u003e\n The vineyard plots have a rich geographical diversity.\u003cbr\u003e\n altitude: from 100m to 500m\u003cbr\u003e\n Exposure: to all cardinal points\u003cbr\u003e\n Soil: shale with clay fragments, of variable mixture.\u003cbr\u003e \nThese characteristics give the wines different nuances depending on their origin. From the fusion of these nuances is born the magic of Quinta do Noval wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Currently, vineyards are replanted with a single variety adapted to each individual plot according to three main factors: altitude, exposure, and the type of vineyard planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n The magnificent old schist stone terraces continue to be the defining feature of Quinta do Noval.\u003cbr\u003e\n Quinta do Noval is the only historical exporter of Port wine that bears the name of its estate, and which produces Vintage Port from a single plot, when declared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188991910225,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/noval-lbv-1998.jpg?v=1772540013"},{"product_id":"porto-kopke-kit-6-miniaturas-5cl","title":"Porto Kopke Kit 6 Miniatures 5cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15298 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/kopke_logo-300x113.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003eKopke's trajectory is intertwined with the history of its place. The Douro was destined to be the chosen amphitheater for this union between the will of man and nature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1636, a journey between Hamburg and Portugal took place that would prove to be the root of a long history: Nicolau Köpke arrived in his new country as Consul General of the Hanseatic Cities.\u003cbr\u003e\n Two years later, in 1638, he signed the first bottles of wine sent to Northern Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The purchase of a farm in the Douro Valley in 1781 marks the transition from a buying company to a major wine producer.\u003cbr\u003e\n Port wines gradually gained importance within the firm, quickly becoming its main business. Nicholas Kopke \u0026amp; Co. became an example of innovation, integrating wine production and trade within a single company.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1828, Cristiano Nicolau Kopkë, great-great-grandson of the company's founder, Nicolau Kopkë, and grandson of Cristiano Kopke, sided with the Liberal Party during the civil war, thus linking the company and the family to the cause.\u003cbr\u003e \nThis dedication to the concept of social progress will be shared by all successive generations of the family.\u003cbr\u003e\n In 1836, Cristiano Nicolau Kopke was granted the title of Baron of Vilar. Ten years later, his nephew Joaquim Augusto Kopke received the title of Baron of Massarelos.\u003cbr\u003e\n Two centuries after the family's arrival in Portugal, their commitment to the country's development has been rewarded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The firm takes on the name CN Kopke.\u003cbr\u003e\n Kopke, established in 1841, remains as such to this day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The purchase of the S. Luiz Farm in 1922, almost three centuries after its creation, is like Kopke's arrival home.\u003cbr\u003e\n This property, which has always been the choice of great connoisseurs of the Douro and Port wine, has been coveted for a long time. It becomes the focus, the model, and the jewel of all Kopke wine production.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1940, the Commercial and Industrial Association of Portugal signed a certificate recognizing the antiquity of CN Kopke, dating back to 1638.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53189310579025,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/kopke-6-miniaturas.webp?v=1772540583"},{"product_id":"porto-portal-lbv-2003-magnum-15l","title":"Porto Portal LBV 2003 Magnum 1.5L ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15400 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/portal-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"186\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuinta do Portal is a Portuguese, family-run, and independent estate that has passionately embraced the concept of a \"Boutique Winery.\" It is dedicated to the production of Douro wines, Port wines of special categories, as well as Moscatel and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This project, which materialized in the early 1990s, was based on Quinta dos Muros, a centuries-old property of the Mansilha family, and on the Port wine that had been produced there for four generations. With a vision for the future, the focus was immediately on creating world-class Douro wines, becoming part of the first group of the new generation of Douro producers who, fortunately, believed in the potential of Douro still wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Paulo Coutinho is in charge of winemaking and production, having been involved since 1994. He has had the technical support of Pascal Chatonnet in Douro wines since 1992, and also had the privilege of working with Jeremy Bull on Port wines in the years leading up to the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuality has always been the motto, as evidenced by the numerous national and international awards given to Quinta do Portal's wines, olive oils, and various services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The vineyards at Quinta do Portal are operating under an Integrated Production process, which requires adherence to certain standards in order to guarantee environmental protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n Members of The Porto Protocol, a movement whose values ​​are SUSTAINABILITY, OPTIMISM and SHARING through Responsibility, Collaboration and Commitment. The Mission is to promote collaborative action by bringing together a network of change-makers and viable climate solutions for the world of wine, and the Vision is to have a world where companies join forces and act together to delay and reverse climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In vineyards, some of the practices used include:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no soil disturbance between the rows;\u003cbr\u003e\n Incorporating pruning wood into the soil;\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no use of residual herbicides;\u003cbr\u003e \nLow-volume application rates for pesticides;\u003cbr\u003e\n The increasing use of organic concealers;\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; strategy of applying plant protection products only when the economic threshold for infestation is reached;\u003cbr\u003e\n Vineyard planting is done using the \"Vineyard on the Hill\" system with slopes up to 40%, and from 40 to 60% slopes, planting is done on terraces with a single row of vines. This avoids the use of herbicides on the slopes, and the height of the slopes is also reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With the practices described, it is possible to protect beneficial organisms, particularly those of the coccinellidae family.\u003cbr\u003e\n Also noteworthy is the reappearance of flocks of partridges in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53189317296465,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Portal-LBV_d2afa75c-75fc-4a10-9480-893bd8adc1ed.jpg?v=1772540593"},{"product_id":"porto-niepoort-vintage-2022-75cl","title":"Port Niepoort Vintage 2022 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15373 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/niepoort-logo-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAn independent family business for over a century and a half; five generations have succeeded one another at the helm of Niepoort since Franciscus Marius Niepoort founded the company in 1842. Almost always, two generations have worked side-by-side for many years, contributing to a successful transition. At this moment, we look forward with enthusiasm to the future sixth generation, anticipating close collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fifth generation: Eduard Dirk Niepoort and Verena Niepoort. Dirk has been at the helm of the company since Eduard Rudolph Niepoort's formal retirement in 2005. Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during his studies in Switzerland. In 1987, Dirk joined his father, Rolf Niepoort, in the family business and was challenged to innovate while maintaining good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of their own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in the Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best Port wines. 15 hectares of vines were newly planted, and 10 hectares of 60-year-old vines were carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step for the production of Port wine and for the creation of the first non-fortified Niepoort wines. Dirk's passion for wine, humble respect, and curiosity about the Douro terroir have defined the spirit of Niepoort for the past two decades and are a constant inspiration for the team. Dirk's sister, Verena, joined the company as CEO in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fourth generation: Eduard Rudolf van der Niepoort. Rolf was born in March 1927. From childhood, he had a great interest in mechanics, but also possessed a good business sense. In 1950, he joined his father, Eduard, in the family business. His experience was a valuable asset, and he was able to overcome a difficult period financially. Rolf dedicated his interest to commercial and human relationships within and outside the company, and was conservative when it came to wine production. Rolf nostalgically remembers the production of a Vintage Port, the 1970 one, as if it were his own creation, from beginning to end. Currently, it is considered one of Niepoort's greatest Ports. Like all members of the Niepoort family, he is a great collector: vintage cars, antiques, and especially Portuguese weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe third generation: Eduard Marius Niepoort. Eduard was born on September 14, 1890, in Porto. He was extremely skilled and a born scientist. In 1912, due to his father's death, Eduard Marius Niepoort was obliged to join the family business. Rolf Niepoort, his son, remembers his father as a person \"interested in various areas, such as chemistry, physics, and mechanics, and was a man with a fine sense of humor.\" In the words of Elisabete, who worked with him and was already involved in administration at the time, he was a true \"icon of intelligence,\" an upright person who was very thoughtful in his decisions. Eduard Marius left the company as an active partner in 1980 and dedicated his time to his many hobbies and collections. Eduard Marius Niepoort passed away at the age of 91 (on June 3, 1982). His grandchildren, Dirk and Verena, remember his strictness regarding their studies and cherish the memory of a grandfather with endless collections of books, stamps, coins, and train tickets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second generation: Eduard Karel Jackob. Eduard Jackob was born in 1848 in Porto. Niepoort was already a thriving company when Eduard Karel took over the family business and continued the work of his predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first generation: Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort. The founder, Franciscus, was born in 1813 in Hilversum, Netherlands. He married Francisca Louisa Elisabeth Ehlers. Franciscus Marius came to Portugal to create the Niepoort company, a producer of Port wine. He founded the company as a Port wine seller, without owning land or vineyards. He was primarily a Port wine merchant. He died in Porto on March 7, 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe art of Master Blender has also been passed down through generations. José Nogueira was the fourth in his family to practice his art at Niepoort, having worked for the company for over 50 years. His son, José Rodrigo, joined the team in September 2006 and they worked together until 2011, currently representing the fifth generation of the Nogueira family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 2010, Niepoort celebrated Master Blender José Nogueira's \"50 years with the company\" with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53189434278225,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/niepoort-vintage-2022.png?v=1772540760"},{"product_id":"porto-niepoort-vintage-1987-75cl","title":"Port Niepoort Vintage 1987 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15373 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/niepoort-logo-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAn independent family business for over a century and a half; five generations have succeeded one another at the helm of Niepoort since Franciscus Marius Niepoort founded the company in 1842. Almost always, two generations have worked side-by-side for many years, contributing to a successful transition. At this moment, we look forward with enthusiasm to the future sixth generation, anticipating close collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fifth generation: Eduard Dirk Niepoort and Verena Niepoort. Dirk has been at the helm of the company since Eduard Rudolph Niepoort's formal retirement in 2005. Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during his studies in Switzerland. In 1987, Dirk joined his father, Rolf Niepoort, in the family business and was challenged to innovate while maintaining good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of their own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in the Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best Port wines. 15 hectares of vines were newly planted, and 10 hectares of 60-year-old vines were carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step for the production of Port wine and for the creation of the first non-fortified Niepoort wines. Dirk's passion for wine, humble respect, and curiosity about the Douro terroir have defined the spirit of Niepoort for the past two decades and are a constant inspiration for the team. Dirk's sister, Verena, joined the company as CEO in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fourth generation: Eduard Rudolf van der Niepoort. Rolf was born in March 1927. From childhood, he had a great interest in mechanics, but also possessed a good business sense. In 1950, he joined his father, Eduard, in the family business. His experience was a valuable asset, and he was able to overcome a difficult period financially. Rolf dedicated his interest to commercial and human relationships within and outside the company, and was conservative when it came to wine production. Rolf nostalgically remembers the production of a Vintage Port, the 1970 one, as if it were his own creation, from beginning to end. Currently, it is considered one of Niepoort's greatest Ports. Like all members of the Niepoort family, he is a great collector: vintage cars, antiques, and especially Portuguese weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe third generation: Eduard Marius Niepoort. Eduard was born on September 14, 1890, in Porto. He was extremely skilled and a born scientist. In 1912, due to his father's death, Eduard Marius Niepoort was obliged to join the family business. Rolf Niepoort, his son, remembers his father as a person \"interested in various areas, such as chemistry, physics, and mechanics, and was a man with a fine sense of humor.\" In the words of Elisabete, who worked with him and was already involved in administration at the time, he was a true \"icon of intelligence,\" an upright person who was very thoughtful in his decisions. Eduard Marius left the company as an active partner in 1980 and dedicated his time to his many hobbies and collections. Eduard Marius Niepoort passed away at the age of 91 (on June 3, 1982). His grandchildren, Dirk and Verena, remember his strictness regarding their studies and cherish the memory of a grandfather with endless collections of books, stamps, coins, and train tickets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second generation: Eduard Karel Jackob. Eduard Jackob was born in 1848 in Porto. Niepoort was already a thriving company when Eduard Karel took over the family business and continued the work of his predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first generation: Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort. The founder, Franciscus, was born in 1813 in Hilversum, Netherlands. He married Francisca Louisa Elisabeth Ehlers. Franciscus Marius came to Portugal to create the Niepoort company, a producer of Port wine. He founded the company as a Port wine seller, without owning land or vineyards. He was primarily a Port wine merchant. He died in Porto on March 7, 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe art of Master Blender has also been passed down through generations. José Nogueira was the fourth in his family to practice his art at Niepoort, having worked for the company for over 50 years. His son, José Rodrigo, joined the team in September 2006 and they worked together until 2011, currently representing the fifth generation of the Nogueira family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 2010, Niepoort celebrated Master Blender José Nogueira's \"50 years with the company\" with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53189557551441,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/niepoort-vintage-1987.webp?v=1772540970"},{"product_id":"porto-noval-lbv-unfiltered-2018-75cl","title":"Porto Noval LBV Unfiltered 2018 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15374 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/noval-logo-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Quinta do Noval benefits from a privileged location in the heart of the Douro Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\n The 145-hectare vineyard, fully classified as an A-grade property, is planted with the noblest grape varieties of the Douro region: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and Sousão.\u003cbr\u003e\n The vineyard plots have a rich geographical diversity.\u003cbr\u003e\n altitude: from 100m to 500m\u003cbr\u003e\n Exposure: to all cardinal points\u003cbr\u003e\n Soil: shale with clay fragments, of variable mixture.\u003cbr\u003e\n These characteristics give the wines different nuances depending on their origin. 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