Quinta do Noval Tawny 10yo beiras complex aromas of grilled cashews

complex aromas of grilled cashews

These grapes come a small south/southeast parcel to the north of Cote Rotie and are grown on the classic shist soils

While it remains the estate’s most accessible release

The almost creamy texture and ripe fruit flavours on the palate are balanced with a complex slaty minerality and marked acidity in its youth

with nice structure and an earthy character

Quinta do Noval Tawny 10yo beiras complex aromas of grilled cashewsThis is the youngest of the Noval Tawnies with an age indication. Its made from 50% estate fruit with the balance from A grade producers in the heart of the Douro Valley. Alongside Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional and Souso now enter the story. The grapes are foot trodden and fermented in the traditional lagares of the Quinta. After fortification, the wine is moved to old oak barrels of 640 litres for aging.