Quinta do Noval - 40 Year Old Tawny,

40 Year Old Tawny,

Noval’s noble 40 Year Old Tawny shows more and more complex flavors and concentration. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesca and Tinta Barroca are the major grape varieties. All grapes were estate grown, and trodden by foot and fermented in the lagares at Quinta do Noval. The wines were aged until bottling in oak barrels of 640 liters.

This light amber wine expresses an extremely rich and complex nutty bouquet, reminiscent of mint and almonds. Full bodied, sweet and rich in taste, it has an attractive nuttiness and a remarkable lingering finish despite its age.

    • "Bottled in 2002, this was a fun way to start off the evening. Dark cola color with a tawny rim. Walnut liqueur with maple notes really showed the complexity of the bouquet. Along with a fairly light smattering of VA there was a fine pecan essence which created even greater intricacy. The palate was rich, dense, sweet, nutty, chewy and smooth ... but also provided a good deal of heat as I've found the Noval 40 year old often does when first opened. Medium weight (for now) and it improved dramatically the second day as I saved a glass to evaluate. It not only put on some more weight but the acidity and balance seemed to be more focused. An outstanding 40 year old that would be best if decanted for several hours before drinking." 95 Points Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port
    • "Intensely fruit, delivering vibrant orange zest, dried mango, apricot compote and baked apple flavors that are plush, well-structured and long. Notes of sage and honey mark the mineral-infused finish." 
      94 Points Wine Spectator

    • “This is a sweet but deliciously mature wine that exudes the richness of its burnt orange flavors, layers of sweet toffee, and clean, hugely rich aftertaste. A great wine.” 94 Points Wine Enthusiast