Quinta Do Noval - Porto - Nacional Vintage - Rouge - 2000

Wine:

The Vintage Port Nacional 2000 is a Porto legend, exuding pure class. Intense black fruit is elegantly and precisely woven into its fabric. A blend of various grape varieties - including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and Sousão - contributes to its aromatic complexity. Traditionally foot-trodden and macerated in the stone lagares of Quinta do Noval, this port is of immense nobility. It comes from a small plot in the heart of Quinta do Noval's vineyard, where phylloxera-resistant, ungrafted vines stand, representing a unique piece of heritage.

In this highly successful vintage, it unveils treasures of nuance within a body that is both powerful and nimble. This port embodies the quintessence of greatness, perfect for enjoyment today and for many years to come!

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. The grapes are crushed to obtain the must, before macerating in lagares (traditional stone vats). Aged for 18 months in old oak tuns.

Color:

Deep red with amber highlights.

Nose:

Complex aromatics carried by black fruit aromas.

Palate:

Precise, elegant and classy, this cuvée is one of Porto's legends, with its noble, powerful and agile profile.

Temperature:

Serve slightly chilled, between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

On its own, with aperitif, Fourme d'Ambert cheese and chocolate dessert.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035.

Quinta do Noval belongs to the very narrow circle of great Port Houses. In the enchanting meanders of the Douro Valley, this institution produces some of the finest wines on the planet. Too few connoisseurs have taken the full measure of these sparkling wines...