Quinta do Noval - Tawny Port
Quinta do Noval is one of the most prestigious Port houses, founded in 1715 and recognized for its exceptional location in the heart of the Douro Valley, in Portugal, unlike most estates located in Vila Nova de Gaia. The quinta owes its reputation to its emblematic vineyard, offering excellent production. The estate's plots are mostly planted with native and noble Douro grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Cão. The terroir consists of schist and clay soils, enriched with rocks, complicating vineyard work and harvesting. A major replanting operation was carried out in 1994, adapting each grape variety to the specifics of the soil, altitude, and sun exposure, in order to optimize the quality of the grapes grown.
A rare plot of ungrafted vines, miraculously surviving the phylloxera crisis in the 19th century, nestles in the heart of the estate, constituting a true viticultural treasure. Since 1993, Christian Seely has been leading Quinta do Noval, bringing expertise gained from many renowned vineyards of the AXA Millésimes group, which also owns prestigious estates such as Château Pichon-Longueville, Château Pibran, as well as Disznókő in Hungary.
The Noval Tawny is carefully crafted, following a modern vinification process by pumping over in stainless steel tanks. It is a blend of wines from the grape varieties Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca, with an average age of 3 years and benefiting from aging in oak barrels, a guarantee of aromatic richness and finesse.
Grape varieties: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca
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