2000, 1997 Quinta do Noval - Vintage Port - Douro - 2 Flaschen (0,75 l)

A landmark Millennium 2000 Vintage Port from the iconic Quinta do Noval. Bottled in 2002 after two years in oak vats, sourced from the universally declared 2000 vintage. Offering immense concentration, rich black fruit, and decades of cellar potential.

An exceptional bottle of Vintage Port from the landmark 2000 harvest, crafted by the world-famous estate Quinta do Noval.

Quinta do Noval is celebrated as one of the ultimate producers in the Douro Valley, famed for its uncompromising commitment to quality and single-estate authenticity. The 2000 vintage—the historic "Millennium" harvest—was universally declared across the Port trade and produced wines of extraordinary concentration, structure, and ripe, supple tannins.

Sourced entirely from Quinta do Noval's prime terraced vineyards in the heart of the Douro, this wine was crafted using traditional foot-treading in granite lagares. It aged for two years in oak vats before being bottled in 2002 to mature slowly in bottle.

Now entering its prime drinking window after over two decades of quiet cellar aging, this bottle displays an opaque dark ruby-purple core with fine garnet highlights. The expressive bouquet opens with aromas of dark berry liqueur, cassis, dark chocolate, crushed violet, black pepper, and subtle mineral hints. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and velvety, backed by ripe, muscular tannins and an exceptionally long, harmonious finish.

Year of Bottling: 2002

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A landmark 1997 Vintage Port from the iconic Quinta do Noval. Harvested during the universally declared 1997 vintage, offering monumental depth, concentrated dark fruit, and classic estate-driven elegance.

An exceptional bottle of Vintage Port from the historic 1997 harvest, crafted by the world-renowned estate Quinta do Noval.

Quinta do Noval stands among the most prestigious names in the Douro Valley, famed for its estate-driven philosophy where all grapes are harvested exclusively from its premier vineyards surrounding Pinhão. The 1997 vintage is celebrated across the Port trade as one of the finest classic declarations of the 1990s, producing wines of extraordinary structure, balance, and long-term aging capacity.

Matured for two years in oak vats before being bottled in 1999, this bottle has spent nearly three decades developing quietly. It exhibits a deep ruby-garnet core with glowing brick highlights. The nose reveals a rich and complex array of aromas including blackberry compote, dark plum, bittersweet cocoa, sweet tobacco, dried herbs, and warm baking spices. On the palate, it is opulent, full-bodied, and beautifully balanced, supported by muscular yet refined tannins that lead into a long, luxurious finish.