2005 & 2007 Quinta do Noval - Colheita Port - Douro - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

2005 Quinta do Noval Colheita Tawny Port 1 x 0.75L
2007 Quinta do Noval Colheita Tawny Port 1 x 0.75L
2 Bottles
Colheita Port

WINEMAKER: António Agrellos.

AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS
95 Points, Falstaff (2007 Vintage)
95 Points, Tom Cannavan (2007 Vintage)
93 Points, Wine Spectator (2005 & 2007 Vintage)
92 Points, CellarTracker (2005 Vintage)
91 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine (2005 Vintage)
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2007 Vintage)
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2005 Vintage)
17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2005 Vintage)

WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão & Sousão.

VINIFICATION
The grapes were trodden by foot and fermented in the traditional lagares of the Quinta, where a disciplined and intense treading is fundamental for a good final result. The Colheitas are aged in old barrels called cascos, with a capacity of 640 litres, until the moment of bottling.

2005 TASTING NOTES
The Colheita 2005 has a complex nose that combines nuttiness with elegant fruit. It has a silky texture with a soft tannic backbone. Some exotic flavours and caramel on the palate provide a lingering finish. This excellent Colheita Port offers a full, sweet, rich and smooth taste that lingers for a long time.

2007 TASTING NOTES
Quinta do Noval 2007 Colheita reveals a lovely amber colour with a darker tawny core. Very intense and concentrated on the nose, it presents a harmonious and rich mix of aromas. Spicy and liquorice notes come together with toasted almond and younger fruity flavours. Some citrus notes then appear combined with its minerality and velvety texture giving a very lively wine.

SERVING
Enjoy this Colheita Port with cheeses and almond tart. Serve at 9°-14°C.

HISTORY
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.

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