Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage 1994 Port

€ 2,400.00

Grapes from ungrafted vines, in a small area at the heat of the Noval vineyard, untouched by phylloxera, give this wine it's unique and distinctive personality. Rich and full wine, yet balanced. Deep purple color. Spice and pepper flavors, yet with florality and fruit. The world's most highly prized Port.

Mid-deep, youthful colour as you would expect from an eigthteen year old wine of this calibre; wonderfully pure fragrance, surprisingly delicate, open and floral in character, cherry fruit, not especially big, powerful or muscular and seemingly quite forward (surprisingly so), pure, great finesse, long and very charming. Despite being ready to drink this is a beautifully poised Nacional which I suspect will surprise us with its longevity. Only 240 cases made. Richard Mayson

Food-Pairing

A delicious digestive, but can also be accompanied by rich old cheeses, dark chocolate or chocolate mousse.

Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão

Grapes are trodden by foot to obtain the must, then during fermentation macerate to obtain the best possible extraction in the lagares, the traditional stone vats from the Quinta. It is matured for 18 months in wooden casks in the air conditioned cellars of the Quinta, at the demarcated region of the Douro Valley before bottling.

Alcoholcontent

19,5%