2016 Quinta do Noval - Late Bottled Vintage Port, Vintage Port - Douro - 2 Bottiglia (0,75 litri)

2016 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 1 x 0.75L
2016 Quinta do Noval Late Bottled Vintage Port 1 x 0.75L
2 Bottles
Port Wine

DESCRIPTION
The name of Quinta do Noval first appeared in land registries in 1715.
The history of Quinta do Noval is marked by the action of visionaries: António José da Silva, a port shipper from Porto, acquired Quinta do Noval in 1894, after its devastation by phylloxera. He restored the property by replanting the vines. Luiz Vasconcelos Porto, his son-in-law, was the author of a vast programme of innovations. He transformed many of the narrow older terraces into broader terraces. This permitted a more efficient use of the land and a better exposition to the sun. Quinta do Noval made its name with the declaration of the 1931 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port, and the 1931 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port. Because of the global depression and the enormous production and shipment of the 1927 Vintage, most shippers did not declare the 1931.
This success established Quinta do Noval among the great names of Vintage Port in the English and American markets, a leading position in terms of reputation which is maintained today. Since 1993, Quinta do Noval is part of the international viticultural group of AXA Millésimes.
A new bottling line and warehouse was completed in 1997 in Alijo, near Pinhão. This project made Quinta do Noval the first of the traditional Port shippers to centralise all its activities in the Douro Valley.
In the 90's, around a hundred hectares of the domaine have been replanted, adapting pruning methods to suit each parcel. Today, we have high quality grapes which on one hand assure the excellence of Quinta do Noval Ports and on the other hand the production of Douro wines since the 2004 vintage.

WINEMAKER: Carlos Agrellos.

-> 2016 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 1 x 0.75L
AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS
98 Points, Wine Spectator
97 Points, Robert Parker
97 Points, Falstaff
95 Points, Jean-Marc Quarin
94-95 Points, VertdeVin
94 Points, Tom Cannavan
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
91 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine
18.5 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas
18 Points, Jancis Robinson

WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão & Sousão.

VINIFICATION
Grapes are trodden by foot to obtain the must, then they macerate in the lagares, the traditional stone vats from the Quinta, to ensure the best possible extraction of aromas, colour and tannins during fermentation. It is matured for 18 months in wooden casks in the air-conditioned cellars of the Quinta, at the demarcated region of the Douro Valley before bottling.

TASTING NOTES
This is distinctive from the start, with a youthfully rambunctious display of dark currant, fig and blackberry fruit paste flavors liberally spiked with bramble, Turkish coffee and ganache notes. As the fruit pumps through the finish, a tarry spine adds a bristling, mouthwatering edge. Sports more obvious grip and is a touch drier in style than most of its peers.

SERVING
It goes well with desserts, dark chocolate and cheeses. It can be drunk alone, at the end of the meal. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature of 15ºC to 17ºC. Consume in moderation.

-> 2016 Quinta do Noval Late Bottled Vintage Port 1 x 0.75L
AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS
93 Points, Tom Cannavan
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2013 Vintage)
91 Points, Revista Adega (2007 Vintage)

WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão & Sousão.

VINIFICATION
Grapes were trodden by foot to obtain the must, then they macerate in the "lagares", the traditional stone vats from the Quinta to obtain the best possible extraction The fermentation lasted for 3 days. The wine matured 4 years in large wooden barrels called Tonéis, instead of 2 years for a Classic Vintage. This explains its name, "Late Bottled Vintage". The wood that is used has over 30 years of age so that no wood flavours are transmitted to the wine.

TASTING NOTES
Noval Late Bottled Vintage Port 2016 reveals a deep ruby color. It presents a very fine tannic structure with a solid backbone. The fruit is very elegant and pure. Wild black fruits and spicy notes dominate in this ready to drink LBV.

SERVING
It goes well with desserts, dark chocolate and cheeses. It can be drunk alone, at the end of the meal. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature of 15ºC to 17ºC. Consume in moderation.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).