Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2021 – youthful greatness and classic Douro power

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2021 is an intense and impressive Vintage Port from one of the Douro’s most iconic Port houses. The 2021 vintage shows a stunning combination of concentration, freshness and elegance, with Quinta do Noval once again demonstrating why it is one of the world’s top Vintage Port producers.

2021 was a vintage characterized by balance and precision in the Douro Valley. The combination of cooler nights and optimal ripening conditions yielded grapes with great aromatic complexity, great acidity and intense fruit. The result is a Vintage Port with enormous energy, depth and exceptional ageing potential.

The wine appears almost black in the glass with deep purple hues. The nose is explosive and elegant with notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, wild blackberry and ripe plums, combined with violets, licorice, dark chocolate and exotic spices. The palate is dense, rich and silky with concentrated dark fruit, powerful yet elegant tannins and a vibrant freshness that gives the wine a great balance.

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2021 is already impressive now after decanting, but it is above all a wine made for the future. Over the next several decades, it will develop even greater complexity, finesse and depth. A port for collectors, enthusiasts and anyone who wants to experience a modern classic from the Douro.

This Vintage Port is ideal with blue cheese, dark chocolate, berry desserts or as an exclusive glass for special moments.

Tasting notes

Color: Deep dark purple with an almost black core.

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

Flavor: Intense and concentrated with great depth of fruit, silky texture and elegant tannins.

Finish: Long, complex and persistent with dark berries, cocoa and spicy notes.

The story of Quinta do Noval

Quinta do Noval is one of the most famous and historic Port wine houses in Portugal, dating back to 1715. The house is known for its exceptional Vintage Ports and the legendary Nacional series, considered among the world’s rarest and most sought-after wines. Quinta do Noval works with great respect for the Douro terroir, combining traditional methods with modern precision to create Ports with character, elegance and enormous ageing potential.

• Type: Vintage Port
• Vintage: 2021
• Country: Portugal
• Region: Douro
• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and others.
• Aging: Traditional aging in large oak barrels
• Aging potential: 30-50 years
• Serving temperature: 16-18°C
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 19.5%