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! Soon to be legendary Vintage! Reviews & Awards: . 100 points in Falstaff; . 98 points in Wine Spectator; . 97 points in Robert Parker; . 19 points in Grandes Escolhas ; . 97 Points in James Suckling Falstaff: "Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, brightening to the rim. Black forest berry fruit UNDERPINS the wine, with fine herbs, ripe plums, hints of licorice and cassis, DELICATE nougat, candied orange zest, attractive bouquet. Powerful, juicy, highly elegant, ripe cherries, fine, supporting tannins, mineral, very good freshness, fine chocolate touch on the finish, long finish." Characteristics of the vintage 2017 according to Quinta do Noval 2017 was characterised by a cold, dry winter followed by an exceptionally hot and dry spring and summer. Apart from heavy rainfall (25 mm) on 6 July at Quinta do Noval, only 300 mm of rain fell since November 2016. June was the hottest month since 1980, with temperatures reaching 42-44°C in the Douro Valley during a heat wave lasting from 7 to 24 June. Due to these extreme weather conditions, all phases of the vine's growth were 15 to 20 days early compared to 2016. The vines weathered the shortage of water and the high temperatures well. At the end of August the harvest looked very promising, with excellent sanitary conditions.