PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photo might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). Note well: ______________ All the bottles sold by us, are maintained in perfect conditions, in our temperature controlled cellar at 14 and 16 ° C, in horizontal position and in absence of light. The conditions are always perfect! Reviews and Awards: . 96 points in Robert Parker; . 95 points in Wine Enthusiast; . 95 points in Wine Spectator Magazine; . 19 points in Revista de Vinhos; . 19 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas. Wine Enthusiast: "Noval, one of the showpiece estates of the Douro, releases vintages in most years. This wine gives a fine reflection of what is, in fact, a great vintage which was almost a general declaration. It is impressive, ripe with generous black fruits and a fine balance between the spirit and the rich structure and fruit. It is going to mature quickly in the sense that it can be drunk within the next five years. It will also age for several decades." James Suckling: "Exquisite aromas of blackberry, stone, violet and blueberry. Lead pencil too. Ink. Full body, chewy and linear with super polished yet intense tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Classic Noval character through a direct punch to the palate. This needs at least until 2022 to open but already excellent." Wine Spectator: "This is very polished in feel, with long, caressing, fine-grained structure that allows plum eau-de-vie, boysenberry puree and blackberry cobbler notes to play out at their leisure. Light anise and ganache hints accent the finish while the fruit blazes through. Rock 'em, sock 'em Port. Best from 2030 through 2045." Characteristics of the vintage 2015 according to Quinta do Noval "The winter was cold and dry. Spring very hot, with five heat waves and heavy rainfall that replenished the water levels in the soil, allowing a good development of the vines and grapes. The summer was very hot and dry. The vines responded well to this hot and dry period thanks to the reserves of water in the soil, and at the end of an August that was cooler than average, the harvest presented itself beautifully."