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Porto Tawny '10 Years Old' (750 ml. boxed) Quita do Naval
Porto Tawny 10 Years Old by Quinta Do Noval is obtained from the best blend of grapes from the Douro valley. It was born from Antònio Agrellos' art of making the vintages mature in old oak barrels and then assembling them harmoniously in a wine that represents the historical memory of the cellar. Come aged Tawny shows an indication of age which indicates the average duration of the refinement of the wines in the blend. The sensitive tasting of the winemaker, able to recognize the style of a given blend (made up of dozens of wines), will define a 10, 20, 30 or 40 year old Tawny. This 10 Years Old is recognizable for its brilliance and complex aromas of young and dried fruit. Rich and smooth on the palate, it offers an elegant structure and long lingering finish.
- Product Category
- Porto
- Designation
- Porto
- Grape / Raw material
- touriga
- Variety / Blend
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
- Aging
- 10 years
- Vintage or Cuvée
- No Vintage
- Size
- 750 ml.
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- PT - Porto
- Alcohol Content
- 19.5% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 18° - 20° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Large stalk with short stem
- Porto: Type
- Tawny Porto
- Packaging
- Branded Case
- Food Matches
- Sweets and Desserts, Chocolate, After Dinner - Meditation, Young Cheese
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites (by sulphites we mean the sulphur dioxide that is added to wine, to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant and stabilizing action)
QDN-PORTO-TAWNY-10YO
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Quinta do Noval
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Douro, the historic Quinta do Noval winery stands as a true temple of Portuguese wine. With its roots that sink deep into the fertile soil of one of the oldest wine regions in the world, this famous quinta is a living testimony to the greatness and prestige of Port. Since its foundation, Quinta do Noval has managed to conquer a place of honor in the hearts of connoisseurs thanks to a production that enhances the longevity and elegance of its wines.
In the heart of Portugal, under the warm sun of the Douro, the vines of Quinta do Noval abandon themselves to the wind and the light, giving life to grapes of extraordinary quality. The Touriga Nacional and the Tinta Roriz, varieties that are symbols of the Lusitanian tradition, are cultivated with meticulous attention that reflects a production philosophy steeped in respect for nature and artisanal methods. Every harvest is a work of art, a tribute to time and the mastery of the winemakers who, with dedication, transform the fruits of the earth into nectars of rare complexity.
Among the gems of Quinta do Noval's production, the Vintage Port and the legendary Nacional stand out, labels that embody the pinnacle of Portuguese winemaking art. The Vintage Port, with its extraordinary capacity for aging, is a sensory journey through notes of black fruits, dark chocolate and spices, while the Nacional, produced in very limited quantities, is a true legend, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world for its uniqueness and the aromatic depth it expresses.
Let yourself be seduced by the timeless magic of Quinta do Noval and discover on Vino45 the labels that have made the history of Portuguese wine: an invitation to explore a universe of elegance and passion that continues to enchant generations of lovers of good drinking.
Address:
Av. Diogo Leite 256 - 04400 Vila Nova de Gaia Douro, Portugal
Colour: deep ruby red
Bouquet: intense and complex in the alternation of young and dried fruits
Taste: rich and soft, it offers an elegant structure and a long persistent finish with peppery, tonic and clean tannins.
- Wine Spectator 92/100
- Robert Parker 91/100
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THE WINE
Porto Tawny 10 Years Old by Quinta Do Noval is obtained from the best blend of grapes from the Douro valley. It was born from Antònio Agrellos' art of making the vintages mature in old oak barrels and then assembling them harmoniously in a wine that represents the historical memory of the cellar. Come aged Tawny shows an indication of age which indicates the average duration of the refinement of the wines in the blend. The sensitive tasting of the winemaker, able to recognize the style of a given blend (made up of dozens of wines), will define a 10, 20, 30 or 40 year old Tawny. This 10 Years Old is recognizable for its brilliance and complex aromas of young and dried fruit. Rich and smooth on the palate, it offers an elegant structure and long lingering finish.
THE COMPANY
Recognized worldwide for its Ports, Quinta do Noval produces great wines that bear the imprint of their terroir. Having regained possession of its historical place among the major Port Houses, after the tarnishings experienced between the 70s and 80s, there are many reasons why, in different eras, the Quinta do Noval company has been and will not stop to be one of the most pioneering companies in the region. The subtle differences in climates and soils of the different parcels of this expansive estate give Noval's wines a unique complexity and depth, both in the ports and in the red wines and unfortified white wines. Here are some of the characteristics that distinguish it: the adoption of sloping terraces (socalcos the controversial invention of the Late Bottled Vintage typology; the marketing of the first Tawny with the indication on the label of the average aging of the wines that form the blend the gradual move of the entire winery from Vila Nova de Gaia to the heart of the Douro valley, as soon as this became legal, in the year 1986. The Quinta do Noval team is passionately committed to preserving the terroirs of this exceptional estate.