COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
PRODUCER
Quinta do Noval
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2019 is a fortified wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal. Produced by Quinta do Noval, an estate with a history dating back to 1715, this wine is crafted exclusively from selected plots within the Quinta. The estate's philosophy emphasizes the importance of the vineyard, aiming for harmonious and elegant expressions of terroir. The 2019 vintage was declared by Noval based on its own exacting standards, reflecting an independent approach to Vintage Port declarations. The vineyards are characterized by schist-influenced soils at varying altitudes.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€79
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Noval declared the 2019 vintage independently, not following general industry declarations.
Fact 02
The estate was established in 1715, boasting centuries of winemaking heritage.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated on ancient schist soils.
Fact 04
The wine is a blend of traditional noble Port grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2019 involves traditional winemaking techniques. Grapes are fermented in stone 'lagares' with foot treading and temperature control. Maceration occurs during fermentation to enhance extraction. After fermentation, the wine undergoes an 18-month aging period in large wooden barrels (minimum 640 liters) in the estate's cellars. Sustainable farming practices are utilized in the vineyards.
