Production: Sourced from vineyards located on the steep hillsides in the winding valleys of the Douro river in Northern Portugal, considered one of the most promising wine region in Portugal. Hand-picked, the grapes are trodden by foot and fermented in the traditional “lagares” of the quinta. Noval Tawny 20 years is a blend of old ports from different vintages matured in oak casks for an average of 20 years.
Elaborated by Quinta do Noval, one of the most famous quinta in the port industry and well-known throughout the world for its port wines. The Quinta occupies a privileged position above the Pinhão Valley, in the very heart of the Douro Valley, and his earliest recorded history dates back to 1715. The vineyard comprises of 145 ha. planted with the noblest grape varieties of the Douro: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão, Sousão.
Noval’s 20 year old Tawny has an elegant bouquet reminiscent of dried fruits and almonds which give it a distinctive character. Perfectly balanced with an elegant smoothness and high concentration. Bottled in 2019
Notes: Filtered. It contains no sediments and does no need to be decanted. Perfect as an aperitif, with cheese, desserts or on its own.
