A perfect expression of the Noval Tawny style. It has acquired the classical attributes of an old Tawny Port, while at the same time retaining much of the freshness and fruit of its youth. Full of caramelized orange & fig flavors. A finely poised tawny port full of caramelized orange and fig fruit flavors. The ten years of aging has mellowed the wine into an elegant seamless yet rich beauty.
Food-Pairing
Serve chilled as an aperitif with dried fruits. Also ideal for desserts made from chocolate, fresh fruit, red and wild fruits as well as strong cheeses and foie gras a delicacy
Grapes: Tinta Barocca, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional
Alcohol content
20%
Store & Serve
Continues to several months (4 to 6 months) after opening drinkable, if you always close the bottle with the original cork stopper and store it at a constant temperature of about 12 degrees. Serve at a temperature of 12-14 ° C
Critics & Awards
Gold
- International Wine Challenge, 2017
89/100 - Wine Spectator
Tasted: 15-Nov-2015
17/20 - Vinum Wine Magazine
Tasted: 01-Nov-2015
17/20 - Revista de Vinhos
Tasted: 01-Oct-2014
90/100 - Wine Enthusiast
Tasted: 12-Jan-2014
93/100 - Tim Atkin
Tasted: 13-Jan-2013
Silver
- Decanter World Wine Awards, 2010
Bronze
- International Wine Challenge, 2010
87/100 - Wine & Spirits Magazine
Tasted: 01-Dec-2009
Bronze
- International Wine Challenge, 2008
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards, 2007
91/100 - Jamie Goode
Tasted: 02-Jan-1990
88/100 - CellarTracker (68 notes)