Product details
In exceptional years, certain lots of wine with great ageing potential are set aside to spend their lives maturing in casks. At a given stage, we decide to bottle a part of a vintage. The rest is kept in casks where the wine will mature into new expression at a later stage. Thus, one and the same Colheita vintage can be put onto the market on 3 or 4 occasions: after 15 years, 30 years or 40 years of maturing, and in some cases even longer. All grapes come from the vineyard e Quinta do Noval. Grapes from Quinta do Noval are trodden by foot to obtain the must, then during fermentation are pressed in lagares, the traditional stone vats from the Quinta. Legislation requires a minimum ageing period of 7 years in casks. At Quinta do Noval, Colheitas are commercialised after 10 to 12 years of maturing.
Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties
Tasting Notes:
A tawny on the way to adulthood, a new dimension with more advanced and more complex aromas and depth. Well defined in flavourings, shows a beautiful complexity, caramel, nuts (walnuts and hazelnuts), sweet spice, candied fruit (orange, lemon, apricot). Medium body, elegant, creamy texture and good acidity, all in a long and persistent finish.
Store and Serve Advices:
Serve cool at 9-14°C. Decantation is not necessary because this filtered port has no sediment. It is ready to drink as soon as it is bottled. It can be enjoyed for about 3 months, keeping the bottle in a cool place.
Food Pairing:
Particularly enjoyable with cheese, with a dessert or simply on its own whatever the occasion.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 95 points in Jamie Goode;
. 92 points in CellarTracker;
. 92 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 17 points in Jancis Robinson;
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2010;
. Gold medal International Wine Challenge 2010;
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2008.
Disclaimer:
The Colheita Ports usually comes with a wooden or a cardboard outer box. If so, we will include the outer box and pack it in a way to avoid any type of breakage during transport. However, we cannot be held responsible for damage to the outer box, as only the product as shown in the images is insured. If you have any specific instructions or questions about the box, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
95 points·Quinta do Noval Colheita Port 1995
expand_moreWonderfully complex with elegant bright red fruits and lovely lively spciness. Lively and fresh with real complexity, this is expressive and precise.