Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The Quinta Do Noval Nacional 1997 has a fragrant bouquet that boasts more delineation than the Vintage Noval, although it demonstrates approximately the same degree of vigour. There is a fine mineral component on the nose with macerated dark cherries, hoisin, cigar box and dried fig that seem to multiply exponentially with vigor. The palate is elegant on the entry with supple rounded tannins, well-judged acidity and purity, building gently in the mouth from its understated entry towards its peacock tail of mulberry, clove and raisin towards the finish. This is a step up from the 1994 Nacional, though if you want to split hairs, it does not possess the mind-boggling complexity of later vintages. However, it does purr with class. Drink now-2045.
Features
Type of wine
Sweet Red
Pairings
Blue Cheese, Chocolate
Style
Ripe with aging
Occasions
Gift
Winery
Quinta Do Noval
Size
75 cl.
Country
Portugal
Region
Douro
Appellation
Porto
Alcohol
19.5%
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 20 years in barrels of 640 litres capacity.














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