Noval 20 Year Old Tawny 37.5cl Half Bottle
37.5cl
/
20.5% Vol
Harmonious and balanced, fine, elegant and long, with all the aromatic complexity typical of Noval Tawny Ports. Noval 20 year-old Tawny is a blend of old Ports from different vintages that have matured all their life in oak casks, with an average age of 20 years.
See product detailsNoval 20 Year Old Tawny 37.5cl Half Bottle
€49.00
Ex Tax: €39.84
Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The elegant bouquet suggests dry fruit and almonds, which give it its original character
Palate
On the palate, the elegant smoothness and high concentration herald a delectable and beautifully long finish
Colour
Brick red
Fact Sheet
Fluid
37.5cl
Alcohol %
20.5%
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Wine Spectator
92 Points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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