COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
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
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2020 is a single-quinta wine from the Douro Valley, produced by Quinta do Noval-Vinhos, S.A. The estate, established in 1715, is known for its exclusive use of estate-grown grapes. The 2020 vintage was shaped by a hot, dry year with a prolonged ripening period, leading to an early harvest in September. This resulted in low yields and small, high-quality grapes. The wine is a field blend of traditional Douro varietals, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão, and Tinta Roriz.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€159
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
All grapes for this Vintage Port are from Quinta do Noval's own estate.
Fact 02
The 2020 harvest began in early September due to warm conditions.
Fact 03
Low yields in 2020 produced small berries and sparse clusters.
Fact 04
Foot-treading in traditional stone lagares is used for extraction.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2020 involves traditional methods. Grapes are fermented in stone 'lagares' with foot-treading for extraction. Post-fermentation, the wine ages for 18 months in old wooden barrels. The grapes are sourced exclusively from the estate's vineyards, which are farmed sustainably. The 2020 vintage was harvested in early September following a hot and dry growing season that yielded low grape volumes.
