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2012 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port toont dat een individuele declaratie ook buiten de bekendste algemene Vintage-jaren interessant kan zijn. Een aantrekkelijke ontdekking voor wie de eigen keuzes en stijl van Quinta do Noval volgt.
| Weight | 1,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Content | 20% |
| Grape variety | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional |
| Bottle size | |
| Region | Douro |
| Packaging | |
| Wine color | Red |
Not every Vintage Port has to come from a widely acclaimed top vintage to be interesting. Quinta do Noval also makes selective choices in other vintages, giving a bottling like the 2012 its own place in the lineup. It invites you to look beyond just the best-known vintages.
After the much-discussed 2011 vintage, the Douro experienced a different growing season in 2012. The year started off dry and did not yield the same harvests everywhere. For Quinta do Noval, this vintage is therefore particularly interesting as a distinct expression of the estate, rather than a replica of its predecessor.
The estate’s grapes form the foundation for a Port that combines dark fruit, structure, and freshness. Think of black berries, plums, floral notes, and a subtle spiciness. The wine was bottled young to allow for further development in the bottle. As a result, the fruit remains distinctly present, while more nuance gradually emerges.
For those comparing different Noval vintages, 2012 is a fascinating transitional year. The differences between successive vintages become particularly clear when you taste them side by side. Let the wine breathe a bit when you open it, and be aware of any sediment. It can also be worthwhile to age the wine further if the bottle is stored under good conditions.
See also 2011 Quinta do Noval Vintage at Port2Port.
