COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2008
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Corvine
PRODUCER
Quinta do Noval-Vinhos, S.A.
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2008 is a fortified wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal, produced by Quinta do Noval-Vinhos, S.A. This wine was declared in an exceptional year, a practice that highlights the producer's adherence to its own quality benchmarks. Quinta do Noval, established in 1715, is distinguished by its focus on estate-grown fruit, aiming to capture the essence of its Douro terroir. The vineyards are situated on terraced schist slopes in Vale de Mendiz, Pinhão, at varying elevations.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A bottle of the 2008 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port was gifted to US President Barack Obama.
Fact 02
Quinta do Noval has a tradition of declaring vintages in consecutive years, even when not universally declared.
Fact 03
The grapes are traditionally trodden by foot in stone lagares for optimal extraction.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2008 involves traditional methods. Grapes are fermented after being trodden by foot in stone lagares to maximize extraction of color, tannins, and aromas. The wine then undergoes maturation for 18 to 20 months in large wooden vats (640 liters or more) in the estate's cellars. All grapes are sourced from Quinta do Noval's own vineyards in the Douro Valley.
