Noval 20 Year-Old Tawny
Harmonious and balanced, fine, elegant and long, with all the aromatic complexity typical of Noval Tawny Ports. Noval 20 year-old Tawny is a blend of old Ports from different vintages that have matured all their life in oak casks, with an average age of 20 years.
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Harmonious and balanced, fine, elegant and long, with all the aromatic complexity typical of Noval Tawny Ports. Noval 20 year-old Tawny is a blend of old Ports from different vintages that have matured all their life in oak casks, with an average age of 20 years.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | The elegant bouquet suggests dry fruit and almonds, which give it its original character |
| Palate | On the palate, the elegant smoothness and high concentration herald a delectable and beautifully long finish |
| Colour | Brick Red |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | Blend of old Ports from different vintages |
| Alcohol % | 20.5% |
| Style | Fortified Wine |
| Estate/Producer | Quinta do Noval |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region/AOC | Douro |
| Vintage | NV |
| Making Techniques | Grapes from Quinta do Noval are trodden by foot to obtain the must, then during fermentation are pressed in lagares, the traditional stone vats from the Quinta. Noval Tawny 20 years is a blend of old Ports from different vintages, matured in oak casks all their life and with an average age of 20 years. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | It is ready to drink as soon as it is bottled and will not mature further. It can be enjoyed for about 3 months, keeping the bottle in a cool place. |
Serving Suggestion
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| Serving Suggestion | As an aperitif, with cheese, with a dessert or on its own |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Wine Spectator 92 Points | An elegant, delicate Tawny, with a full raft of dried white fruit, toffee, cream and butter flavours that a plush, well structured and long. Notes of sage and honey mark the mineral-infused finish.' |
Noval 20 Year Old Tawny 37.5cl Half Bottle
Harmonious and balanced, fine, elegant and long, with all the aromatic complexity typical of Noval T..
€45.00 Ex Tax: €37.19