2016 was one of those years when the Douro's grapes reached a rare concentration. Five years on, unfiltered and full of spiced dark fruit, this LBV shows what the wait can achieve.
Expert's Description
Quinta do Noval 2016 Late Bottled Vintage is a Portuguese LBV Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 19.5%.
Like the house's other LBV releases, the 2016 vintage is made from grapes trodden using the traditional method and sourced exclusively from that single harvest. The Port is aged for up to five years in cask before being bottled unfiltered, giving it a more complex, spicier style than a younger Ruby Port.
2016 brought a mix of early-season rain and warm, dry weather heading into harvest, giving grapes with good balance between sweetness and acidity. Quinta do Noval has made LBV since the 1970s as an accessible expression of the house's Vintage style.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The nose is deep and dark, with ripe plum, a touch of liquorice and a hint of espresso.
Palate
The palate is sweet and full-bodied, with cherry, dark chocolate and a warm, generous strength carried well by the acidity.
Finish
The finish is long and broad, with a slightly bitter espresso note that rounds off the experience.
Specifications
Name: Quinta do Noval 2016 Late Bottled Vintage
Winery: Quinta do Noval
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: LBV Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, approx. 5 years
Vintage: 2016
EAN no.: 5601064005304
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C in a port glass, ideally with dark chocolate or strong cheese
Flavour Profile
Dark · Spicy · Full-bodied · Complex
Did You Know?
The 2016 vintage LBV has an unusually high sugar content compared with many other LBV Ports, giving it an extra full, almost dessert-like sweetness, while the acidity keeps the flavour fresh.
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