Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2021 – Extreme rarity with precision, depth and classic elegance

Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2021 is one of the most exclusive and coveted Port wines in the world. Produced in extremely limited quantities from the iconic Nacional parcel in the Douro Valley, this wine is a true collector’s item and a reference point for quality in vintage port.

What makes Nacional truly unique are the historic, ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines still growing on their own roots. These old vines deliver extremely low yields but impressive concentration and complexity, where the terroir stands out with both power and finesse.

The 2021 vintage shows a more classic and cool style where elegance, freshness and precision are in focus. The wine is intense, yet tight and well-defined with a perfect balance between fruit, acidity and tannin. This is a vintage with enormous ageing potential and a structure that promises great development over the coming decades.

Tasting notes

The aroma is deep and complex with notes of blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry, combined with floral nuances and a hint of spice. The taste is concentrated and structured with firm, fine tannins that provide backbone and length. The aftertaste is long, precise and elegant with a lingering freshness and minerality.

Serving & storage

Best served at 16-18°C and should be decanted before serving. Quinta do Noval Nacional 2021 has exceptional aging potential and will develop beautifully for several decades. The wine is expected to be at its best from around 2035 onwards, when its complexity and finesse really unfolds.

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 for the legendary Nacional parcel, which represents some of the most authentic and historic in the world of wine. It creates wines with uncompromising quality and a unique identity.

Product information

• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Type: Vintage Port
• Parcel: Nacional
• Vines: Ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines
• Vintage: 2021
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 19.5%