PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). 2021 Quinta do Noval, Cedro do Noval Red 6 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION The name of Quinta do Noval first appeared in land registries in 1715. The history of Quinta do Noval is marked by the action of visionaries: António José da Silva, a port shipper from Porto, acquired Quinta do Noval in 1894, after its devastation by phylloxera. He restored the property by replanting the vines. Luiz Vasconcelos Porto, his son-in-law, was the author of a vast programme of innovations. He transformed many of the narrow older terraces into broader terraces. This permitted a more efficient use of the land and a better exposition to the sun. Quinta do Noval made its name with the declaration of the 1931 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port, and the 1931 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port. Because of the global depression and the enormous production and shipment of the 1927 Vintage, most shippers did not declare the 1931. This success established Quinta do Noval among the great names of Vintage Port in the English and American markets, a leading position in terms of reputation which is maintained today. Since 1993, Quinta do Noval is part of the international viticultural group of AXA Millésimes. A new bottling line and warehouse was completed in 1997 in Alijo, near Pinhão. This project made Quinta do Noval the first of the traditional Port shippers to centralise all its activities in the Douro Valley. In the 90's, around a hundred hectares of the domaine have been replanted, adapting pruning methods to suit each parcel. Today, we have high quality grapes which on one hand assure the excellence of Quinta do Noval Ports and on the other hand the production of Douro wines since the 2004 vintage. WINEMAKER: António Agrellos. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 91 Points, Falstaff (2019 Vintage) 17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2019 Vintage) 92 Points, Tom Cannavan (2018 Vintage) 88 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage) 16.5 Points, Jancis Robinson (2018 Vintage) 93 Points, International Wine Challenge (2017 Vintage) 90 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards (2016 Vintage) 94 Points, VertdeVin (2015 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional (40%), Syrah (20%), Field Blend (15%), Touriga Francesa (15%) & Tinta Roriz (10%). VINIFICATION The grape varieties are fermented separately in stainless steel vats for a period of 8 days, where they then undergo malolactic fermentation. 100% of the grape varieties are aged in wood for 12 months, 10% in new French oak 225 litre barrels, 10% from barrels of one vintage, 80% from barrels of two vintages. TASTING NOTES Named after the emblematic cedar tree that dominates Quinta do Noval's terrace, Cedro is an authentic expression of the Douro. Principally made up of Portuguese varieties, it also contains Syrah, which rounds out the fruit and gives the wine tremendous charm and accessibility. Cedro do Noval 2021 shows a very dark colour and intensity on the nose, evident notes of wild berries and spices. Well carved and polished on the palate, it shows a tight structure with great volume and well-integrated oak notes. A strong wine that combines both freshness and purity of fruit that gives it a very long finish. SERVING Ideal to accompany cheeses, red meat and game dishes. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature of 16ºC to 18ºC. Consume in moderation.