The Quinta Do Noval Vintage Port Nacional 2001 is an iconic Vintage Port from Portugal's Douro region. Made from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and other indigenous varieties, it displays a deep ruby red color. The nose opens with complex aromas of dark berries, violet, and spices. On the palate, it is powerful and structured, with long bottle ageing making it a collector's masterpiece.
Portugal - Douro Vintage Port Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão, Tinta Barroca
Quinta Do Noval Vintage Port Nacional - 2001 750 ml
1358.75 €
Colour
Deep ruby red, with garnet reflections upon ageing
Bouquet
Intense, dark berries, violet, spices, chocolate, licorice. Evolved notes of tobacco and leather
Taste
Full-bodied, powerful, robust tannins, concentrated dark fruit, long and persistent finish
Alcohol content
Approx. 20% vol
Type of glass
Port glass or small tulip-shaped glass
Pairings
Blue cheeses, dark chocolate, nuts, cigars, meditation
Refinement
Bottle ageing for decades, potentially over 50 years. Evolves with elegance
Vinification
Hand-picked grapes, foot-trodden in traditional lagares, fermentation stopped with grape spirit. Aged in cask for 2 years