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This young 2023 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is made to continue aging in the bottle. The wine displays the concentrated fruit and structure of a classic Vintage Port.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 20% |
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| Region | Douro |
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| Wine color | Red |
A young Vintage Port is a wine with a story that is still very much unfolding. The grapes for this Quinta do Noval were harvested in 2023 in the Douro, a region where steep vineyards and centuries-old Port traditions define the landscape. In the glass, the energy of a young Vintage takes center stage: ripe fruit, firm tannins, and the promise of further development in the bottle.
Quinta do Noval is located near Pinhão, in the heart of the Douro Valley. The estate’s history dates back to at least 1715. The house holds a special place in the world of port, not only because of its Vintage Ports, but also because of the famous Nacional vineyard, where the vines grow on their own roots. That story illustrates just how deeply Noval is connected to its own vineyards.
A Vintage Port is bottled relatively young. Unlike a Colheita, which spends a long time in wooden barrels, the wine then evolves primarily in the bottle. This means that the wine may present a different profile in its early years than it does after ten or twenty years. The 2023 vintage is therefore of interest to enthusiasts who enjoy discovering how a wine evolves over time.
This youthful style is characterized by dark berries, plums, and floral or spicy notes. The tannins give the wine structure, while its freshness balances its richness. With further aging, the aromas may become more complex and the structure may feel softer.
Serve at around 16–18 degrees Celsius. A young Vintage Port can benefit from being decanted into a carafe. Pair it with dark chocolate or blue cheese. If you want to store the bottle, choose a dark, cool place with as few temperature fluctuations as possible.
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