Silval 2001 Vintage Port
751 cl
Made for Lovers of Vintage Port who do not want to wait too long, it can be enjoyed when young and very fruity. This is a serious Vintage Port which will also repay years of cellar ageing.
Made for Lovers of Vintage Port who do not want to wait too long, it can be enjoyed when young and very fruity. This is a serious Vintage Port which will also repay years of cellar ageing.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Fruity but a little more spirity on the nose |
Palate | Smoothwith chocolate flavours on the palate, well rounded yet still fresh. |
Colour | Bright Ruby Red |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 751 cl |
Grape Variety | Range of grapes from the Quinta do Noval vineyards, as well as from a selection of A-Rated vineyards in the Douro valley |
Alcohol % | 19.5% ABV |
Style | Port |
Estate/Producer | Quinta do Noval |
Country | Portugal |
Region/AOC | Douro |
Vintage | 2001 |
Making Techniques | All grapes from the Quinta do Noval vineyard are trodden by foot to obtain the must, then during fermentation are pressed in lagares, the traditional stone vats from the Quinta. Matured for 18 months in seasoned wooden casks |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Jancis Robinson 16.5/20 |