The story of Niepoort Port began in 1842, when the Niepoort family moved from Holland to Vila Nova de Gaia. That year marked the beginning of a partnership between the Niepoort and Nogueira families—one that continues to this day. The Nogueiras have overseen the blending and aging of Niepoort Ports in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia since the very beginning, and today the fifth generation, Rodrigo Nogueira, carries that tradition forward.

Dirk Niepoort is also the fifth generation of his family to craft fortified wines. He participated in his first Port vintage in 1987 and since then he has become one of the most dynamic forces in Portuguese winemaking. While Dirk is known for pioneering Douro’s rise in dry table wines, Port remains an important part of the family estate.

Niepoort’s Port production is deeply rooted in tradition. Grapes are sourced from the Pinhão Valley in the Cima Corgo subregion, known for its exceptional terroir. Winemaking takes place at Vale de Mendiz under the guidance of Port winemaker Nick Delaforce, using time-honored methods.

Today, Niepoort stands as one of just a handful of small family-owned Port houses. Even as Dirk has brought innovation and international acclaim to Douro’s table wines, he has never lost sight of what makes Niepoort special: its enduring dedication to Port, its respect for tradition, and the deep family ties that shape every bottle.