Quinta do Noval Colheita 2000
75cl
/
21.5% Vol
A superb tawny style port from a single vintage (or Colheita). Noval really excels at this style which has been aged mainly in oak barrels.
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Quinta do Noval Colheita 2000
€85.00
Ex Tax: €69.11
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of roasted nuts, baking spices, caramel and dried fruit
Palate
Rich and concentrated with subtle tannins, flavours of walnuts, raisins, dried figs, caramel and spices. Long and sweet finish with a spicy note.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
All grapes from the Quinta do Noval vineyards
Maturation
At Quinta do Noval, Colheitas arereleased at least 10-12 years of maturing
Alcohol %
21.5%
Estate/Producer
Quinta do Noval
Country
Portugal
Region/AOC
Douro
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now or keep for 5 to 10 years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Wine Spectator-94 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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