Quinta Do Noval - BlackNV
N/A PORT
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Producer
Quinta do Noval
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Country
Portugal
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UPC
8 95991 00221 4
Reviews
Wine Spirits 91
Christian Seely recently introduced this wine in New York as a rethinking of the super-premium, multivintage Porto style. Black replaces LB, Noval's former entry in this range, and uses top-quality fruit to create a soft, accommodating texture. The aromas are purple-black while the flavors are pure black cherry. Acidity spices it up and adds to the juiciness of the finish. It's plump in the middle and supple all the way through, ending on fruit-skin tannin and a touch of chocolate from oak. At the level of many of the region's best LBVs, this wine may become a staple for a new generation of Port drinkers.
by , Wine Spirits , 2010
Technical Details
Estate
One of the oldest port houses, Quinta do Noval is also arguably the greatest. It is unique among top port houses in that most of its ports are made from estate-grown fruit and, notably, all of the vintage Noval wines are from the single Quinta do Noval vineyard. And it is difficult to discuss Noval with mentioning Nacional, the legendary vintage port made from a 6 acre parcel of ungrafted vines, and the most collectible and sought after port in the world. In the early 1990s, Noval changed ownership for only the second time in its three-hundred year history and began a massive program of improvements while re-committing to the traditional, and best, methods of port production.
Vineyard
From the finest vineyard in Portugal's wild and remote Douro Valley, Noval BLACK is the greatest innovation in port seen in the last fifty years. After 15 tireless years of work re-planting this legendary estate, Noval is seeing fruit at a quality level exceeding its highest expectations. These new generation grapes are the foundation for Noval's great vintage ports, and have also enabled the development of Noval BLACK, a new port that showcases the tremendous Noval terroir.
Vinification
Noval BLACK varietals are Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Cao. 50% of the grapes were trodden by foot in lagares, and the rest was vinified by pump overs in stainless steel vats. The wine spends 2 years in the barrels.
Wine
BLACK is a revolutionary new style of port. The bright aromatics, incredible freshness and perfect balance bring it outside the stodgy "vintage-character" category. Enjoy it any time: Chilled. Before dinner. After. For a seductive edge to cocktails. As an indulgence with chocolate. The custom-designed bottle is distinctive, modern yet timeless, reflecting the uniqueness of Noval BLACK.
