Ratings
WS 92 · RP 91
Identity
| Producer | Quinta do Noval |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 10% Touriga Nacional, 10% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Roriz, 10% Tinta Barroca, 10% Tinto Cão, 10% Sousão |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Red |
| Aroma | black currants, mulberries, plums, blueberries, blackberries, vanilla, forest floor, sun-warmed rocks |
| Palate | rich, smooth, elegant structure, balanced acidity, long finish with hints of black currant and blueberry |
| Finish | long, elegant, persistent with notes of black currant and blueberry |
| Food Pairing | pear strudel, lime strudel, yogurt mousse with poppy seeds, coconut-kefir cream, chocolate desserts |
| Serving Temp | 15 - 18 |
| Serving Glassware | Dessert glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 19.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged in oak casks with an average age of 10 years; wines of different vintages blended to achieve the final product. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures, followed by aging on fine lees for several months. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand harvested and quickly transported to the press house for selection and gentle crushing. |
Interesting facts
| Quinta do Noval is one of the oldest and most prestigious port houses, unique for using 100% estate-grown fruit and foot-trodden grapes. The 10 Year Old Tawny is a blend of old ports from different vintages matured in oak casks, expressing classical tawny attributes with freshness and fruit. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 083664852512 |
| Cork | natural cork |