Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2023 – Newest Douro icon with immense intensity and future potential

Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2023 represents the pinnacle of Port wine and is among the rarest and most coveted wines in the world. Produced in microscopic quantities from the legendary Nacional parcel in the Douro Valley, this is a wine for collectors, investors and passionate wine lovers seeking the absolute best.

Nacional is set apart from other Ports by its unique, ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines still growing on their own roots. These old vines deliver extremely low yields, but a depth, concentration and complexity that makes the wine unique and sought after around the world.

The 2023 vintage is an intense and promising vintage with an impressive concentration of fruit and a structured, precise build. Already showing a remarkable balance of power and elegance, the wine is made for long ageing, where it will develop layer upon layer of complexity.

Tasting notes

The nose is deep and concentrated with notes of black cherry, blackberry and blueberry, accompanied by floral notes and a hint of spice. In the mouth, the wine is powerful and dense with firm, well-integrated tannins that provide structure and length. The aftertaste is long, intense and precise with a nice minerality and lasting freshness.

Serving & storage

Serve at 16-18°C and should be decanted before serving. Quinta do Noval Nacional 2023 has exceptional ageing potential and will develop over several decades. Expect the wine to really come into its own from around 2040 onwards, when its full complexity and elegance will be revealed.

About Quinta do Noval

Quinta do Noval is one of the most prestigious producers in the Douro Valley with a history dating back to 1715. The house is particularly known for its iconic Nacional parcel, which produces some of the world’s most coveted Port wines. The combination of tradition, terroir and uncompromising quality makes Noval a true reference in vintage port.

Product information

• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Type: Vintage Port
• Parcel: Nacional
• Vines: Ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines
• Vintage: 2023
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 19.5%