Noval 10 Year-Old Tawny
75 cl
/
19.5% Vol
A delicious blend of old ports from different vintages with an average age of ten years. Complex aromas of hazelnuts, dried apple, fig, cocoa and spice on the nose. On the palate it is smooth, rich, and textured. Youthful, with good acidity, intense dried fig, raisin and nutty flavours and a long lingering finish. Perfect as a digestif or with a cheese board.
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Noval 10 Year-Old Tawny
€45.00
Ex Tax: €36.59
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of hazelnut, raisin, figs and spices
Palate
Rich and smooth on the palate, it delivers an elegant structure, concentrated flavours and long lingering finish
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
Blend of old Ports from different vintages
Maturation
Matured in oak casks all their life and with an average age of 10 years.
Alcohol %
19.5%
Style
Fortified Wine
Estate/Producer
Quinta do Noval
Country
Portugal
Region/AOC
Douro
Vintage
NV
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Ready to drink as soon as it is bottles and will not mature further.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Wine Spectator- 92/100 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.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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