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Quinta Do Noval 1997
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Producer: Quinta do Noval
Optimum drinking: 2019-2035 Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cao Appellation: D.O. Douro, Portugal Bottle report: Excellent condition: minor label blemish Quinta do Noval produced a stunning Port in the great 1997 Port vintage - perhaps the finest Port of the vintage.
“...the greatest Quinta do Noval I have ever tasted. The wine of the vintage, this black/purple-colored port boasts fabulous aromatics (espresso, blackberries, licorice, tar, and flowers), followed by massive concentration, full body,...” eRobertParker.com
“Black color. Loads of ripe berry, mineral and wet earth character, with a hint of green tobacco. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a supersolid core of tannins. Long, long finish. The greatest Quinta do Noval in decades.” Wine Spectator
“...aromas of crystallized dark berries, flowers, licorice & bitter chocolate. Very dense & medium-sweet, with superb concentration of flavor and lovely pliancy. Captivating hint of cocoa powder. Finishes with big but thoroughly ripe tannins.” Stephen Tanzer
Please note: bottle shown is for illustrative purposes only (and is not actual bottle for sale).
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