Quinta do Noval

Quinta do Noval 50-Year Old Tawny Port
In Gift Case

Description and Reviews:
Quinta do Noval 50-Year-Old Tawny Port


A masterpiece of time and craftsmanship, the Quinta do Noval 50-Year-Old Tawny Port is the result of half a century of patient ageing in seasoned oak barrels. Over the decades, the wine has evolved into an extraordinary expression of complexity, elegance, and depth, offering a truly unique sensory experience. With its intricate layers of flavor and remarkable finesse, this is a Port for those who appreciate the rare and exceptional.

Winemaking & Terroir
Produced exclusively from grapes grown at Quinta do Noval, Vale de Mendiz, in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley, this Tawny Port is crafted using a traditional field blend of indigenous grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Sousão, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Francesa. The grapes are still foot-trodden in stone lagares, a time-honored method that ensures gentle yet thorough extraction of color, tannins, and flavors, preserving the wine’s structure and balance.

The wine is a blend of Ports with an average age of 50 years, aged exclusively in seasoned 640-liter oak casks. This prolonged maturation enhances its complexity, imparting rich oxidative notes while refining its texture and deepening its character.

Tasting Notes
Appearance
A deep, radiant golden-amber-green hue with elegant mahogany highlights, a visual testament to its extensive ageing.

Aroma
An exquisitely refined bouquet unfolds with layers of dried fruits, roasted almonds, and delicate spice—hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove—framing the wine’s distinguished oxidative character.

Palate
Velvety, concentrated, and beautifully structured, this Tawny Port delivers an intricate fusion of caramel, toffee, toasted nuts, and aged oak, harmonized by a vibrant acidity that provides remarkable freshness despite its age. Every sip unveils a new dimension, evolving gracefully on the palate.

Finish
The finish is long, elegant, and deeply satisfying, leaving behind a lingering impression of sophistication and harmony—an unforgettable conclusion to this exceptional wine.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions
Best enjoyed slightly chilled (12-14°C) in a tulip-shaped glass, which accentuates its complex aromas.
Perfectly complements blue cheese (Stilton, Roquefort), roasted nuts, and fine dark chocolate, though it is equally stunning when savored on its own as a meditative digestif.
A true collector’s gem, the Quinta do Noval 50-Year-Old Tawny Port is not just a wine—it is a journey through time, a testament to patience, skill, and tradition. Crafted for those who seek the extraordinary, it invites you to savor the pinnacle of aged Tawny Port.