In the glass
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Black fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa with graphite-edged fruit. -
Roast game
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Fine structure for gamey meat.
How to serve Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Stilton, Dark chocolate, Roast game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Quinta do Noval has declared Vintage Port from its single Pinhao estate for centuries; under AXA ownership the wines are prized for purity and elegance.
- 1715 — Estate origins
- 1993 — AXA Millesimes acquires Quinta do Noval
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Noval
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Sousao
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Foot-trodden in lagares, aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 150 at release
- Drinking window
- 20 to 50 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1715
Scores
- Wine Advocate 96 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2019)
Frequently asked about Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
What does Quinta do Noval Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A pure, elegant single-quinta Vintage Port from the famous Pinhao estate, with fine tannins and graphite-edged black fruit built to age.
When should I drink Quinta do Noval Vintage Port?
Drink 20 to 50 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 Vintage Port?
Stilton is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate and Roast game. Black fruit cut by blue cheese.
What grapes are in Quinta do Noval Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Sousao. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.