Quinta do Noval · 10 Year Old Tawny Port · Douro, Portugal · NV
Quinta do Noval is one of the most storied names in Port, a single great vineyard in the heart of the Douro Valley where wines have been made since the early 18th century. Home to the legendary Nacional parcel, Noval draws on 200 hectares of terraced vines whose varied aspects, climates and soils give its wines a depth and complexity all their own.
Tasting Notes
Aged for years in oak, this 10 Year Tawny keeps more ruby color and fruit than many tawnies, the signature of the Noval style. Expect layers of fig, dried apricot, cherry and orange zest woven with toffee, honey, roasted nuts, chocolate and espresso, then a smooth, spicy, seamless finish. Chill it lightly as an aperitif, or serve it a touch warmer with dessert.
From the Producer
"Quinta do Noval is an historic name with iconic status in the world of wine. But it is above all a vineyard. In the heart of the Douro Valley, great wines have been made in this place since the early 18th century.
Known throughout the world for its Port wines, whether the Quinta do Noval Vintage Port made from a strict selection of the best wines from our 200 hectare vineyard, or the Quinta do Noval Nacional, extraordinary product of the tiny Nacional parcel at the heart of the property, or indeed our aged Tawny Ports and Colheitas, Quinta do Noval produces great wines that bear the stamp of their origin.
The subtle differences of aspect, climate and soil of the various parcels of this extensive vineyard give the wines of Noval complexity and depth that are unique to Quinta do Noval, whether we are making Port wines or unfortified red and white wines.
The team at Quinta do Noval is devoted to the task of looking after this great vineyard terroir. Every year we strive to make wines that are worthy to carry the Noval name and to take their place alongside all the great wines from the illustrious past of Quinta do Noval. We are very conscious of this glorious history, but we are also aware that today is a great time for Quinta do Noval, and that our vineyard is capable of producing wines that are among the greatest in the world."
— Christian Seely
Expert Reviews
92 Points — Jeb Dunnuck
"Quinta Do Noval's NV 10 Year Tawny offers up a semi-opaque ruby hue as well as a tons of cigar wrapper, chocolate, espresso, and candied black olive aromas, just to name a few. It's complex, medium to full-bodied, and rounded on the palate, with plenty of fruit as well as complexity. Aged in oak in a solera system for multiple years, this is in a sweet spot for me, with a solid mix of sweet fruit and some complex, spicy, tertiary nuances."
92 Points — James Suckling
"This smooth and sleek Port combines fresh fruit with good, mature nut, honey and fig flavors to be enjoyed before a meal if chilled and for dessert at a warmer temperature. Plenty of ruby in the color, with less amber than many tawnies, and accompanying fruitiness that is characteristic of Noval."
91 Points — Wine Spectator
"Concentrated flavors of dried pear, apricot, cherry and spice combine into this seamless package. The finish features toffee and orange zest notes, with hints of smoke."
90 Points — Wine Enthusiast
"This dry, balanced aged tawny is both fruity and showing good aging characters. Red fruits are cut with acidity and shaped by the old wood and spice flavors. It has a delicious, ripe aftertaste."
Pairings & Serving
- Crème brûlée, pecan pie, and nut- or caramel-based desserts
- Aged cheeses, especially blue cheese and aged Manchego
- Dark chocolate, dried fruit and roasted almonds
- Serve lightly chilled (55–60°F) as an aperitif, slightly warmer with dessert
- Keeps well for several weeks after opening
Specs
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Producer: Quinta do Noval
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Wine: 10 Year Old Tawny Port
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Vintage: Non-vintage
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Country: Portugal
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Region: Douro
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Appellation: Porto
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Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
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Style: Fortified, aged Tawny Port
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Size: 750 ml
A benchmark 10 Year Tawny from one of the Douro's greatest estates, with four 90+ scores to prove it.
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