Quinta do Noval 2018 Vintage Port

70cl / 19.5% Vol

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This 2018 vintage is wonderfully ripe, full and exuberant, spicy on the nose, with very fine long tannins and a classic Noval purity and elegance. The 2018 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port has been recognized by Wine Spectator in the top 100 wines of 2021 with an outstanding 97 Points.

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Quinta do Noval 2018 Vintage Port

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Tags: Quinta do Noval , 2018 , Vintage Port , portugal , fortified wine

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Fluid 70cl

Grape Variety Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão, Sousão

Alcohol % 19.5%

Country Portugal

Producer Quinta do Noval

Serving Suggestion

Serving Suggestion 15ºC-17ºC

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Robert Parker 95+ Points "The 2018 Vintage Port is a field blend aged for 18 months in old wood vats. It comes in with 100 grams of residual sugar. This was bottled May 13, 2020. Simply gorgeous, this is aromatic, chock-full of flavor and wholly delicious—but that's just the starting point. It has a serious backbone too, perfectly countered by the mid-palate depth. More than lovely, it might well be my favorite of the 2018s I've seen thus far, if I were forced to pick just one. It is surprisingly accessible, in a way, but that's because the mid-palate soaks up the power. It was certainly still vibrant days later. It should age well, but let's be just a little conservative now in evaluation and drinking windows." - Mark Squires

Wine Spectator 97 Points "Juicy and muscular, with a ball of plum paste, warmed fig compote, and black currant reduction flavors that need time to unwind. Ample graphite- and bramble-accented grip underscores the fruit on the finish, while a ganache note finds room to strut its stuff in the end. Should be one of the longer-lived wines of the vintage. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Cão, Sousão and Tinta Roriz. Best from 2030 through 2055."

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