Ratings
WA 91 · WE 90 · WS 93 · RP 93
Identity
| Producer | Quinta do Noval |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 20% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz, 20% Tinto Cão, 20% Souzao |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red |
| Aroma | Blackcurrants, ripe black cherries, chocolate, spice, and high quality spirit warmth |
| Palate | Rich, concentrated, with firm structure, fine tannins, great freshness and purity of fruit |
| Finish | Long, velvety finish with chocolaty depth and spice |
| Food Pairing | Cheese, nuts, dark chocolate, red meat, game |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 10-20 years |
| Serving Glassware | Bordeaux glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 19.5 |
| Total Acidity | 4.40 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 92.00 |
| pH | 3.6 |
| Aging Process | Aged for five years in large wooden casks |
| Fermentation | Treated exactly like a Vintage Port, unfiltered, with noble grape varieties |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 365 m |
| Soil | Infertile schist, sheer rock |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested from estate vineyards, trodden by foot in lagares |
Interesting facts
| Quinta do Noval invented the Late Bottled Vintage Port style in 1954. This LBV is unfiltered and aged longer than typical Vintage Ports, enhancing aging potential. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |