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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2020 to 2029.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2020 | 2017 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast beef Fine tannins suit red meat.More wines for roast beef →Find roast beef on TableJourney →
- Grilled lamb Ripe fruit with lamb.More wines for lamb →
- Aged cheese Structure carries cheese.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Quinta do Noval Tinto
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast beef, Grilled lamb, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Noval makes DOC Douro still wines alongside its Ports under AXA ownership.
- 2004Noval Tinto still wine introduced
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Noval · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Aged in French oak for around 14 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Quinta do Noval Tinto
What does Quinta do Noval Tinto taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A modern DOC Douro red from the Noval estate, with ripe dark fruit, fine tannins and the estate's signature freshness.
When should I drink Quinta do Noval Tinto?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Quinta do Noval Tinto?
Roast beef is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb and Aged cheese. Fine tannins suit red meat.
Is Quinta do Noval Tinto vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Quinta do Noval Tinto?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.
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