Noval 40 Year-Old Tawny
75cl
/
21% Vol
A very fine tawny that had been carefully matured in oak barrels. The grapes used in the production of this very fine port were crushed by foot and fermented in the traditional lagares of the Quinta, to obtain the best extraction. Full and smooth, rich in savours with an appealing “old-wine” aroma and a wonderfully long finish.
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Noval 40 Year-Old Tawny
€165.00
Ex Tax: €134.15
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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
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
Serving Suggestion
With a dessert, coffee, a Havana cigar or on its own at the end
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
98/100 - James Suckling
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.'
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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