Noval 40 Year-Old Tawny
A very fine tawny that had been carefully matured in oak barrels. The grapes used in the production of this very fine port were trodden by foot and fermented in the traditional lagares of the Quinta, to obtain the best extraction. Full and smooth, mellow and rich in savours with an appealing “old-wine” aroma and a wonderfully long finish. Certainly one to savour!
A very fine tawny that had been carefully matured in oak barrels. The grapes used in the production of this very fine port were trodden by foot and fermented in the traditional lagares of the Quinta, to obtain the best extraction. Full and smooth, mellow and rich in savours with an appealing “old-wine” aroma and a wonderfully long finish. Certainly one to savour!
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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Nose | A complex and extremely rich bouquet with notes of nut, mint and almonds |
Palate | Full and smooth, mellow and rich in savours with an appealing “old-wine” aroma and a wonderfully long finish |
Colour | Light Amber |
Fact Sheet
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Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | Noval 40 year-old Tawny is a blend of old Ports from different vintages |
Alcohol % | 21% |
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 40 years is a blend of old Ports from different vintages, matured in oak casks all their life and with an average age of 40 years. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Ready for drinking as soon as it is bottled. 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 | With a dessert, coffee, a Havana cigar or on its own at the end |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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Wine Spectator 94 Points | 'Intensely fruity, delivering vibrant orange zest, dried mango, apricot compote and baked apple flavours that are plush, well structured and long. Notes of sage and honey mark the mineral-infused finish.' |