Brand Story: One of the oldest port houses, Quinta do Noval is also arguably the greatest. It is unique among top port houses in that most of the ports are made from estate-grown fruit and, notably, all of the vintage Noval wines are from the single Quinta do Noval vineyard. Noval has a reputation for being an innovative producer. Noval pioneered the concept of Old Tawnies with an indication of age, as well as being the first to introduce a late-bottled vintage (LBV).

Tasting Notes: Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2021 has a marked stylistic individuality, reflecting the particular conditions of the vintage. Very elegant and balanced on the nose, with great finesse, it reveals pure floral notes and black fruit aromas. This 2021 Vintage Port is strongly aromatic, with dense, firm and fine tannins. The purity of the fruit, the elegance and the balance are among the most striking characteristics of this lovely vintage year.

Grape Varietal(s): Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão, Sousão, Tinta Roriz

Awards & Accolades (Robert Parker/ Wine Spectator/ James Suckling etc):
“Intense aromas of black fruits with blueberries, lead pencil and graphite. Wet earth as well. Full-bodied and layered with very fine tannins and a juicy and savory finish. There is such polish and beauty to this. Reminds me of the 1967. Best after 2030.” – James Suckling, 95 points

“Coming from the landmark Douro terraces of Quinta do Noval, this beautifully perfumed and textured Vintage Port is certainly ageworthy. The ripe tannins and blackberry jelly fruits are concentrated and show the quinta's hallmark medium sweet style of Port. That leaves room for the fine texture and structured young tannins and shows the potential. Drink the wine from 2030.” – Wine Enthusiast, 96 points

“The 2021s come from a mild, even year that allowed plenty of hang time and solid ripeness. The wines certainly don't lack for power or density, even if they might not have the same overall concentrated level as the 2020. The 2021 Vintage Port clearly shows the even style of the vintage and offers a concentrated yet fresher, elegant style to go with classic young Port aromatics of cassis and jammy black and blue fruits that give way to more candied violet, flowers, licorice, and cedary herb nuances. This beauty takes lots of air to shed its primary fruit, but it's not far off the style of the 2019 and is full-bodied, beautifully balanced, has a terrific sense of freshness, and more than adequate structure to allow it to evolve for 40+ years in cold cellars.” – James Halliday, 96 points