Noval Fine Ruby
75cl
Noval Fine Ruby is a deep-coloured, lively, peppery wine, full of fresh fruit flavours. Aged for three years in the bottle. An ideal Port for informal drinking. Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature with a nice dessert.
Noval Fine Ruby is a deep-coloured, lively, peppery wine, full of fresh fruit flavours. Aged for three years in the bottle. An ideal Port for informal drinking. Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature with a nice dessert.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Intense youthful nose with a distinctive fruity character reminiscent of wild cherries |
Palate | On the palate, it is well balanced, with intense fruit and good length |
Colour | Bright Ruby |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca predominate among the traditional grape varieties of the Demarcated Region of the Douro Valley. |
Alcohol % | 19% |
Style | Fortified |
Estate/Producer | Quinta do Noval |
Country | Portugal |
Region/AOC | Douro |
Vintage | NV |
Making Techniques | Vinified by pump over in stainless steel vats with temperaturecontrol at 26º/28ºC Aged for 2 to 3 years in oak barrels |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drinking now |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Wine Spectator 85 Points | Ripe and dense, with leathery overtones to the dark fruit, pepper & spice flavours, which linger on the finish.' |