Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011 – a legendary vintage from the Douro

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011 is one of the great Ports from one of the most famous vintages of recent times. A monumental Vintage Port of enormous depth, intensity and elegance from one of the Douro Valley’s most iconic Port houses. The 2011 vintage has already gone down in the history books as one of the strongest and most complete vintages in decades, and Quinta do Noval delivers a Port with power, finesse and impressive ageing potential.

The wine is made from classic Portuguese grape varieties from Quinta do Noval’s steep vineyards in the heart of the Douro. The combination of perfectly ripe grapes, low yields and exceptional growing conditions results in a Vintage Port with incredible concentration and remarkable freshness.

In the glass, Quinta do Noval Vintage 2011 appears almost black with deep purple hues. The aroma is explosive and complex with dark berries, violets, plums, black cherries, licorice, dark chocolate and spices. The taste is rich and silky with massive fruit concentration, ripe tannins and an almost endless finish. Despite its power, the wine is impressively balanced and elegant.

This Vintage Port is made for long aging and will develop beautifully over the next many decades. Already showing greatness, with time in the cellar it will open up even more with layer upon layer of complexity and finesse.

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011 is the perfect Port for special moments, grand dinners, rich cheeses or as a glass of pure luxury in front of the fireplace. A wine for collectors, enthusiasts and anyone who wants to experience true world class from the Douro.

Tasting notes

Color: Deep black with intense purple hues.

Aroma: Blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, violets, dark chocolate, licorice and spices.

Flavor: Powerful and concentrated with a silky structure, ripe tannins, great depth of fruit and an extremely long finish.

Finish: Complex, elegant and persistent with notes of dark berries, cocoa and spices.

The story of Quinta do Noval

Quinta do Noval is one of the most prestigious names in Porto and has been producing great Port wines since 1715. It is particularly known for its iconic Vintage Ports and the legendary Nacional series, considered among the world’s most sought-after wines. With vineyards located in the heart of the Douro Valley, Quinta do Noval combines traditional craftsmanship with uncompromising quality, creating Ports with enormous personality, elegance and ageing potential.

• Type: Vintage Port
• Vintage: 2011
• Country: Portugal
• Region: Douro
• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and others.
• Barrel aging: Traditional aging in large oak barrels
• Aging potential: 30-50+ years
• Serving temperature: 16-18°C
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 19%