Quinta do Noval Colheita 1995 – Rare vintage Tawny from Douro

Quinta do Noval Colheita 1995 is an impressive and rare port from one of the Douro Valley’s most famous port houses. Made from grapes from a single vintage and aged for many years in oak barrels, this Colheita Port is a wine of exceptional complexity, elegance and depth.

Quinta do Noval works with great respect for the traditions of the Douro. The grapes for this wine come from the house’s historic vineyards around Pinhão, where steep terraces and slatey soils create perfect conditions for Port with concentration and character. After the 1995 harvest, the wine was aged in oak barrels in the cellars of the Douro, where it slowly developed its classic tawny style.

A Colheita port is something very special. Unlike regular tawny, it comes from a single vintage but is aged for many years in barrels before bottling. This wine was first bottled in 2024, which means almost three decades of development in wooden barrels. The result is a port with incredible finesse, silky texture and deep aromatic complexity.

Quinta do Noval Colheita 1995 is a port for special moments. It can be enjoyed now in its full maturity and delivers an experience that only time and patience can create.

Tasting notes

Color: Deep amber with golden and mahogany nuances, developed over many years of barrel aging.

Aroma: Complex and elegant with notes of dried fruits, raisins, nuts, caramel and a hint of honey.

Taste: Silky and concentrated with layers of dried fruit, roasted nuts and warm spicy notes.

Finish: Long and persistent with nutty and caramelized nuances.

Serving: Perfect with nut-based desserts, crème brûlée, aged cheeses or as an exclusive after-dinner glass.

Decanting: Not necessary.

The story of Quinta do Noval

Quinta do Noval is one of the most iconic port houses in the Douro and has been producing port since the early 1700s. The house is known for its elegant Port wines and for working closely with the terroir of its own vineyards.

The estate is located in the heart of the Douro Valley near the town of Pinhão. It combines traditional craftsmanship with modern precision to create Port wines with great character and longevity. Today, Quinta do Noval is one of the most respected producers in the world of Port.

Product information

• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Country: Portugal
• Region: Douro
• Type: Colheita Tawny Port
• Vintage: 1995
• Bottled in: 2024
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 20%