Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2023 – young, intense and destined for greatness

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2023 is one of the most exciting young Vintage Ports from the Douro and a shining example of the uncompromising quality that has made Quinta do Noval one of the world’s most famous Port houses. The 2023 vintage shows an impressive combination of concentration, freshness and finesse, with a youthful energy that promises enormous development potential.

The grapes come from Quinta do Noval’s steep vineyards in the heart of the Douro Valley, where warm days and cool nights provide perfect conditions for slow ripening and maximum aromatic depth. The 2023 harvest yielded small, concentrated grapes with intense color, great acidity and complexity, resulting in a Vintage Port with both power and elegance.

In the glass, the wine appears almost black with deep purple reflections. The aroma is intense and vibrant with notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, wild blackberry and ripe plums, combined with violets, licorice, dark chocolate and warm spices. The palate is massive and silky at the same time, with dense dark fruit, structured tannins and an impressive freshness that gives the wine balance and length.

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2023 is made for long aging and will develop beautifully over the next several decades. Already showing great class after decanting, patient collectors will be rewarded with even greater complexity and elegance over time.

This Vintage Port pairs perfectly with blue cheese, dark chocolate, nut-based desserts or as an exclusive glass for special moments. A port for enthusiasts, collectors and anyone who wants an authentic Douro experience at its best.

Tasting notes

Color: Intense dark purple with an almost black core.

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

Flavor: Full-bodied and concentrated with silky texture, dense dark fruit and elegant tannins.

Finish: Long and complex with notes of cocoa, ripe berries and warm spices.

The story of Quinta do Noval

Quinta do Noval is one of the most iconic Port houses in Portugal and has been producing great Port wines since 1715. The house is world renowned for its Vintage Ports and the legendary Nacional series, considered among the world’s most coveted wines. With deep respect for the Douro terroir, Quinta do Noval combines traditional production methods with modern precision to create Ports of immense character, elegance and ageing potential.

• Type: Vintage Port
• Vintage: 2023
• 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%