Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011

Name: Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011
Brand: Quinta do Noval
SKU: NVL0034
Price: 319.35 EUR
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Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

Quinta do Noval

Port Wine

(4) reviews 5.0/5

97 pts Wine Spectator - Very seductive. Lovely fresh floral notes on the nose, many delicate complex aromas. Violets. Wonderful purity and fresh precision of fruit. Intense concentration, but delicate at the same time. Fine long tannins.

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Type Vintage Port
Volume 19%
Bottle Size 750 ml
Varieties Traditional grape varieties
Winemaker António Agrellos
Year 2011
Region Port Wine

19 pts Revista de Vinhos 19 pts Vinho Grandes Escolhas 17.5 pts Jancis Robinson 96 pts Wine Enthusiast 97 pts Robert Parker 97 pts Wine Spectator

Product details

Winemaking:
Vintage Ports are declared only in great years (3 or 4 years in a decade) and only when the wines come up to Noval’s exacting standards. All the grapes come from the Quinta do Noval vineyard. Grapes are trodden by foot to obtain the must, then during fermentation macerate to obtain the best possible extraction in the lagares, the traditional stone vats from the Quinta. It is matured for 18 months in wooden vats of various capacities.

Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties

Tasting Notes:
Very seductive. Lovely fresh floral notes on the nose, many delicate complex aromas. Violets. Wonderful purity and fresh precision of fruit. Intense concentration, but delicate at the same time. Fine long tannins.

Store and Serve Advices:
Serve at cellar temperature (15/17°). Decantation is recommended to separate the sediment. This cellar wine will mature over the years and develop a complex variety of aromas. You can also enjoy it when young to taste the intensity of its fruit. It is best drunk 4 to 40 years after bottling. Drink within 48 hours after opening.

Food Pairing:
Particularly enjoyable with a dessert, with dark chocolate or cheese. Also on its own at the end of a meal.

Allergens:
Contains sulphites.

Reviews and Awards:
. 97 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 96 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 96 points in Stephen Tanzer;
. 96 points in Roy Hersh;
. 97 points in Robert Parker;
. 93 points in James Suckling;
. 91 points in Wine & Spirits Magazine;
. 19 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 19 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. 17,5 points in Jancis Robinson.

Disclaimer:
The photo shown is a copy of one of the bottles we have available for delivery. Keep in mind that the older the wine, the more likely the bottle will have some external dirt or slightly damaged labels. This does not mean, however, that the wine is not in a condition to be consumed.
The wines from our rarity zone are stored and air-conditioned in the most correct way so that the wine ages correctly in the bottle, but over time, the wine evolves and changes its characteristics.
We recommend that you carefully remove the cork and let the wine air for some time in order to release its natural aromas. Avoid decanting as it can be a very aggressive operation for old wines.

Product Reviews

4 reviews

5.0/5

18,5 points·Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011

Good aromatic, dense perception but showing a beautiful black cherry fruit, a sleeker line. Articulate in his mouth, polished tannins, there is a very defined architecture. Very fine and pleasant.

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95 points·Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011

The 2011 Vintage Port is a blend of 60& Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Francesa and 10% Tinto Cão, all aged for 18 months in wood. It comes in at 101.2 grams per liter of residual sugar. It opens with understatement, but that doesn't last long. Showing pure power on the finish, this otherwise elegant Noval (especially refined in the mid-palate) shows itself to be in fine form as it airs out. Pointed, graceful and a bit drying, this is built for the long haul. It's a Port you need to cellar. It will one day gain complexity, open more fully and become more interesting. That day is not today, although if you air it out long enough, the fine fruit and flavor eventually come through. By the end of the week, this was actually possible to drink, although even then, as it sat in the glass, it became tighter and slightly astringent--showing off its power and intensity. Its firmness and underlying concentration are beautifully matched by the fruit, though. The balance is impeccable. If you have some old school patience, snap this up by the case. It may be accessible younger than I suggest, but this is a Port that should be put away for a couple of decades, or more, for best results.

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96 points·Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011

A powerful, concentrated wine, full of dark tannins, ripe fruit and rich texture. This is a wine based on a solid structure—very firm in character while still allowing the gorgeous fruits to express themselves. It's obviously destined for long-term aging.

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97 points·Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011

Vibrant, with luscious yet elegant mineral-infused flavors of dark currant, ripe cherry, green fig and raspberry. Shows ample pepper notes, with the tannins offering plenty of muscle and grip on the long, silky finish. Complex and restrained. Best from 2022 through 2047.

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