2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 19.5%
Residual Sugar 95 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 220 kcal / glass
150ml glass220 kcal
750ml bottle1100 kcal
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão predominate among the traditional Douro varieties; the sheet does not give percentages or claim these are the complete blend.
Classification Porto DOC
Region Porto
Harvest Dates The estate's red-variety harvest started on 9 September 2019, and Quinta do Noval finished harvesting on 18 October 2019.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Traditional stone lagares
Pressing Method Foot-Trodden Grapes
Bottling Date October 2024
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The wine matured for five years in oak casks. The producer recommends serving it at 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Carlos Agrellos, Technical Director (2024): deep ruby-red with purple reflections; ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry and cherry, with wild herbs, liquorice and coffee; ripe fruit, smoothness and structure, followed by a long, fresh and vibrant finish.
2016 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Traditional stone lagares
Pressing Method Foot-Trodden Grapes
Bottling Date August 2021
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fermentation lasted three days. The wine matured for five years in Portuguese oak and chestnut casks. The producer recommends serving it at 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Carlos Agrellos, Technical Director (2021): rich and complex, with blackberry, blackcurrant, spice, mint and dark chocolate; concentrated, broad and rounded, with a long aftertaste.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Traditional stone lagares
Pressing Method Foot-Trodden Grapes
Bottling Date April 2020
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fermentation lasted three days, with maceration during fermentation. The wine matured for five years in Portuguese oak and chestnut casks. The producer recommends serving it at 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Carlos Agrellos, Technical Director (2020): deep ruby; intense and elegant aroma; ripe black fruits and spices; fine but solid tannins, ample structure and a long, flavourful finish.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Region Porto
Harvest Dates Estate picking started on 10 September 2013.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Traditional stone lagares
Pressing Method Foot-Trodden Grapes
Bottling Date December 2018
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The wine matured for five years in oak casks. The producer recommends serving it at 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Carlos Agrellos, Technical Director (2018): deep ruby; intense and elegant aroma; ripe black fruits and spices; fine but solid tannins, ample structure and a long, flavourful aftertaste.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Vale de Mendiz, 5085-110 Pinhão, Portugal
Phone
+351 22 3770270
Email
Owner
AXA Millésimes
Cellarmaster
Carlos Agrellos