Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2019 – Rare iconic wine with enormous depth and ageing potential

Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2019 is one of the most exclusive and sought-after Ports in the world – a true jewel for collectors and wine lovers. Produced in extremely limited quantities from the legendary Nacional parcel in the Douro Valley, this wine represents the pinnacle of vintage port.

What makes Nacional so special are the historic, ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines still growing on their own roots. This rarity gives a unique expression of terroir, where intensity, complexity and finesse come together. Yields are low, but quality is uncompromising – and the result is a wine with a concentration and depth that few wines in the world can match.

The 2019 vintage is an impressive and structured vintage that combines power with elegance. The wine is deeply concentrated with a dense fruit profile and a precise, almost architectural structure. It’s a wine made for patience, with massive ageing potential where complexity will unfold over decades.

Tasting notes

On the nose, intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry and blueberry, accompanied by floral notes and subtle spicy nuances. The palate is deep and layered with a full-bodied structure, where the fine, firm tannins provide backbone and balance. The finish is long, precise and persistent with an elegant minerality and impressive freshness.

Serving & storage

Best served at 16-18°C and should be decanted before serving to unlock the wine’s full potential. Quinta do Noval Nacional 2019 has extraordinary ageing potential and will evolve for decades. It will typically be at its best from around 2035 onwards, when its complexity and finesse really come to the fore.

About Quinta do Noval

Quinta do Noval is one of the Douro Valley’s most iconic producers with roots dating back to 1715. The house is world renowned for its exceptional vintage ports – and especially the Nacional parcel, which is among the most famous vineyards in the world. Here, tradition, innovation and terroir come together in wines that set the standard for quality and authenticity.

Product information

• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Type: Vintage Port
• Parcel: Nacional
• Vines: Ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines
• Vintage: 2019
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 19.5%