Quinta do Noval Duriense Cedro do Noval 2016
75cl
/
13.5% Vol
Named after the emblematic cedar tree that dominates the terrace of Quinta do Noval, Cedro is an authentic expression of the Douro. Principally made up of classic Portuguese varieties, it also contains a proportion of Syrah, which rounds out the fruit and gives the wine enormous charm and accessibility. Because of the inclusion of this non-indigenous grape variety it must be referred to as from 'Duriense' rather than Douro.
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Quinta do Noval Duriense Cedro do Noval 2016
€28.00
Ex Tax: €22.76
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Notes of black fruits, plum, spices, chocolate and a hint of smoke
Palate
Full bodied with notes of black fruit, chocolate and mixed spice with textured tannins and a long finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
55 % Touriga Nacional, 25 % Syrah, 15 % Touriga Franca, 5 % Tinto Cão.
Maturation
10 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol %
13.5%
Estate/Producer
Quinta do Noval
Country
Portugal
Region/AOC
Duriense (Douro)
Vintage
2016
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now - we recommend enjoying this wine young
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
92/100 - James Suckling
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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