Noval Black
Noval Black is a new way to drink Port! For this unique Port, all grapes harvested are crushed by foot in granite lagares and crushing is done in small lots for better control and to pinpoint quality. This effort allows Quinta do Noval to create a port wine that wholly emphasizes fruit with a focus on tremendous aromatics, beautiful balance, and transparent complexity. A very fine all around new-age port destined to be enjoyed with chocolate or simply drunk chilled, used also as a cocktail ingredient.
Noval Black is a new way to drink Port! For this unique Port, all grapes harvested are crushed by foot in granite lagares and crushing is done in small lots for better control and to pinpoint quality. This effort allows Quinta do Noval to create a port wine that wholly emphasizes fruit with a focus on tremendous aromatics, beautiful balance, and transparent complexity. A very fine all around new-age port destined to be enjoyed with chocolate or simply drunk chilled, used also as a cocktail ingredient.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Aromas of black fruit with herbal notes |
Palate | Solid fruity port, with modest intensity and a relatively soft structure. |
Colour | Deep Red |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | Some grapes come from the Quinta do Noval vineyard, the rest from A-rated vineyards at th heart of Douro valley. |
Alcohol % | 19.5% |
Style | Port |
Estate/Producer | Quinta do Noval |
Country | Portugal |
Region/AOC | Douro |
Vintage | NV |
Making Techniques | Matured for 2 years in oak casks and steel vats to preserve the win's freshness. A part of the grapes is trodden by foot in 'lagares', traditional stone vats from the Quinta. Another is crushed mechanically in steel vats. This mechanical pressing process was designed specifically for Noval, geared to the requirements of our technical team. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | To be enjoed immediately. Because it is filtered, it can be enjoyed for up to 3 weeks after opening once it is bottled |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Wine Spectator 88 Points | Shows beautiful aromas of sliced plum and peach, with raspberry jam. Medium bodied and lightly sweet, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and pretty.' |