Quinta do Noval Late Bottled Vintage 2017 Unfiltered – Classic LBV from Cima Corgo

Quinta do Noval Late Bottled Vintage 2017 Unfiltered is a serious and structured LBV from the heart of the Douro. Here you get intense fruit, firm tannin and true Vintage character – but in a more accessible style. The unfiltered bottling preserves the wine’s depth and natural complexity.

The 2017 vintage is considered a strong and concentrated harvest in the Douro. This LBV is aged for several years in barrel before bottling, giving roundness and balance while retaining the power of the vintage. Unfiltered means that the wine can continue to develop in the bottle and can be decanted.

The style is classic Quinta do Noval: pure fruit, precise structure and great ageing potential. It’s a port that can be enjoyed now and cellared for many years to come.

Tasting notes

Color: Deep dark ruby with a violet rim.

Aroma: Intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry. Also violets and a hint of spice.

Flavor: Rich and concentrated with dark fruit, cocoa and firm tannin structure. Balanced acidity gives freshness.

Finish: Long and persistent with dark berries and an elegant spicy finish.

Serve at 16-18°C and decant before serving. Perfect with blue cheese, dark chocolate or as a powerful after-dinner glass.

The Quinta do Noval House

Quinta do Noval was first registered in 1715 and is today one of the most famous quinta in the Douro Valley. The estate is located in Cima Corgo and has 210 hectares, of which 145 hectares are planted with vines. The vineyards are laid out as a natural amphitheater overlooking Pinhão and the Douro River.

The house is known for its iconic Parcel Nacional and for being among the first to move the entire wine production to the Douro. Today, fermentation, aging and bottling take place on the property. Traditional foot treading in lagares is combined with modern techniques, and the wines are aged in cellars under the vineyards. This combination of history, innovation and uncompromising quality makes Quinta do Noval one of the great reference producers of Port wine.

• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Region: Douro – Cima Corgo
• Type: Late Bottled Vintage (Unfiltered)
• Vintage: 2017
• Aging: Several years in barrel before bottling
• Decanting: Recommended
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 19.5%