COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
PRODUCER
Quinta do Noval-Vinhos, S.A.
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2021 is a red, fortified wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal. Produced by Quinta do Noval-Vinhos, S.A., it is crafted from a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão, and Tinta Roriz. The producer is one of the oldest Port houses, established in 1715, and is distinguished by its exclusive use of estate-grown grapes for its Vintage and Colheita Ports, emphasizing single-vineyard expressions. The 2021 vintage was shaped by a challenging growing season, with a wet start followed by variable weather, ultimately leading to a wine noted for its elegance and purity.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€120
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Only 4% of Quinta do Noval's total production was selected for the 2021 Vintage Port.
Fact 02
Grapes are traditionally trodden by foot in granite lagares (stone vats).
Fact 03
Quinta do Noval exclusively uses estate-grown grapes for its Vintage and Colheita Ports.
Fact 04
The estate has a history dating back to 1715.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2021 involves traditional methods, beginning with the foot treading of grapes in granite lagares to maximize extraction. After fermentation and fortification, the wine undergoes an 18-month aging period in wooden casks within the estate's cellars. The vintage was marked by careful harvest management due to weather patterns, with a focus on selecting grapes at optimal phenolic ripeness. The producer's philosophy emphasizes rigorous selection and the expression of estate terroir, with Vintage Ports declared only when the year's wines meet exacting standards.
