Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2017 – Iconic World Class Vintage Port

Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2017 is not just a port – it’s a legend in the wine world. Produced only in the very best vintages and from a microscopic parcel of just 2 hectares, this wine is among the most coveted and rare Ports available. For collectors and connoisseurs, Nacional is the very definition of exclusivity, depth and finesse.

This unique vintage port comes from the heart of the Douro Valley in Portugal, where Quinta do Noval has been making history for generations. What makes Nacional unique are the ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines still growing on their own roots – an extreme rarity in today’s wine world. These old vines deliver very low yields but intense concentration, complexity and terroir expression that is second to none.

The 2017 vintage is widely recognized as an exceptional vintage in the Douro. The wine is already showing impressive depth and intensity, with power and structure balanced by precise elegance. It’s a wine with enormous ageing potential – made to evolve and impress over decades.

Tasting notes

The nose opens with concentrated notes of blackberry, blueberry and dark forest fruit, accompanied by subtle nuances of bark and minerality. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied and structured with firm, silky tannins. The finish is long, linear and persistent with an impressive precision and depth that lingers long after the last sip.

Serving & storage

For the optimal experience, the wine should be served at around 16-18°C and decanted before serving. Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017 has extraordinary ageing potential and will develop beautifully for several decades. It can be enjoyed from around 2030 onwards, when its full complexity will really unfold.

About Quinta do Noval

Quinta do Noval is one of the most prestigious producers in the Douro Valley and has been synonymous with quality and innovation in Port since 1715. The house is particularly known for its iconic Nacional parcel, which represents some of the most authentic and historic in the world of wine. With an uncompromising approach to quality and respect for terroir, Quinta do Noval has cemented its position as one of the world’s leading producers of vintage port.

Product information

• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Type: Vintage Port
• Parcel: Nacional
• Vines: Ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines
• Vintage: 2017
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 19.5%