Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port Nacional
4.5
Expert Rating
4.5
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
This Quinta do Noval Vintage Port Nacional is a complex and intense fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley. Its deep ruby color and intense aromas of black currants, plums and spices are a hallmark of the vintage, while flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and roasted nuts linger on the long finish. This vintage port has a full body, a firm tannic structure, and a powerful, elegant character. It is a perfect accompaniment to game, red meats, and hard cheeses. Enjoy this fine port now or cellar it for years to come.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This vintage Port from Quinta do Noval is an exceptional example of a Nacional.On the nose, there are notes of dark cherry, plum, and fig, complemented by subtle hints of spice and anise. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and well-structured, with firm tannins and a persistent finish. The flavors of ripe dark fruits, cocoa, and roasted coffee are balanced with a refined acidity. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant, lingering warmth. A wonderfully complex and age-worthy vintage, this is a must-have for any Port lover.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2035
Profile
Sweetness:
Luscious
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Touriga Franca
Touriga Nacional
ORIGINS
Winery: Quinta do Noval
Region: Douro
The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines.
The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.CUSTOMER RATING
4.5
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