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Quinta do Noval

"Quite stunning. This magical wine is still dark ruby at 50 years old! Still very dense too managing to combine finesse with a character that is a bit burnt, rich and ever so slightly salty. More throat warming (after the Colheita 1979) and such personality!
–Jancis Robinson

Located in the heart of Duoro Valley and established in 1715, Quinta do Noval is a Port powerhouse. Following tradition, the vineyards of Quinta are planted with common grapes of Duoro: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Francisca, Sousão.

In 1994, there was a huge haul of replanting in single grape variety plots based off of three factors: the altitude, exposition, and type of planting of the vine. With an outstanding portfolio of fine Ruby and Tawny ports, Quinta do Noval produces an unfortified style of Duoro wine and their newest addition—the Noval Black—a Port made to drink young. Well-known for its Nacional Vintage Ports and being considered by many critics to have produced the greatest Port ever made in 1963.

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1994
1 In Stock
750ml
WS100
WA99
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Tasting Notes

WS100
Toffee aromas leads to a complex array of fig, mineral, iron and dark fruit flavors that are rich and intense. The long, caressing finish features spicy notes, with hints of fresh mint. Amazingly elegant. Drink now through 2025.
WA99
1994 Nacional is an incredibly rich, massive wine, yet at the same time, well-balanced and amazingly well-delineated. The color is an opaque purple. In addition to the abundant peppery, floral, cassis fruit, there is an ethereal character to this super-rich, pure wine that is not the least bit heavy. A compelling Nacional, it possesses even more stuffing than the regular bottling (as one might suspect), and at least 30-40 years of longevity.

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