Quinta do Noval Colheita 2003 37.5cl
This superb Colheita bears the characeteristics of an interesting and exceptional vintage. In the month of August temperatures rose to over 40c but the old vines coped with the extreme heat and some well-timed rain helped produce a great harvest.
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Quinta do Noval Colheita 2003 37.5cl
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Fact Sheet
Fluid
37.5cl
Grape Variety
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Tinto Cão
Alcohol %
21%
Vintage
2003
Making Techniques
The grapes were trodden by foot and fermented in the traditional lagares of the Quinta, where a disciplined and intense treading is fundamental for a good final result. The Colheitas spend their entire life in barrel until the moment of bottling.
Vintage Description
Despite one of the wettest viticultural years in recent times, the 2003 Vintage will always bear the mark of an extremely hot period during the month of August when we experienced temperatures of more than 40°C. The old vines are well adapted to extreme temperatures and with the help of two days of rain at the end of August the grapes continued to ripen throughout September and reach full maturity by the beginning of October. The main part of the harvest was brought in relatively late, made up of ripe, healthy grapes which once in the lagares showed a high sugar level with a good acidity level, ideal for Port wine.
