Quinta Do Noval

Quinta do Noval is a Portuguese Port house established in the Douro Valley, one of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions. Located in the heart of Portugal's Port-producing territory, the quinta has been producing fortified wines for over two centuries, maintaining traditional methods while adapting to modern winemaking techniques.

The Douro Valley's steep terraced vineyards and schist soils create ideal conditions for the indigenous grape varieties used in Port production, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz. The region's hot, dry summers and cold winters, combined with the unique terroir, allow grapes to develop the concentration and character essential for quality Port wines. Quinta do Noval produces various styles of Port, from vintage declarations in exceptional years to aged tawnies and colheitas that showcase the house's blending expertise.

The estate's current offerings include Colheita Port from the 2005 vintage, representing the single-harvest style that displays the characteristics of a specific year after extended aging in wood. Colheitas must age in barrel for a minimum of seven years before release, developing complex nutty and dried fruit flavors while maintaining some of the vintage's original character.