Quinta do Noval 10 year old Tawny Port Portugal 75 cl 19,5%

Three miniature tasting glasses - white, ruby and tawny - gathered in one box, letting you experience the full range of a seven-generation estate in one sitting.

Expert's Description

Quinta do Estanho Gift Box is a gift set with three different Port wines in 5 cl bottles from the Douro Valley in Portugal, with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

The box brings together three classic styles from the estate: a fine white Port, a fresh ruby Port and a cask-matured tawny, allowing you to taste your way through the range from young, fruit-driven Port to the more mature, nutty style, all in one gift set.

Quinta do Estanho can be traced back to 1757, when the estate's wines were included in the very first official demarcation of the Douro region under the Marquis of Pombal. The estate sits on the left bank of the River Pinhão at around 300 metres altitude and has been family-owned across seven generations. Today it is run by the descendants of Jaime Acácio Queiroz Cardoso, who combine traditional foot-treading in stone lagares with modern cellar practices.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The three styles range from the white Port's bright, citrus-like aroma, through the ruby's fresh dark berries, to the tawny's nutty and caramel notes.

Palate

The white offers a light, almost dry fruitiness, the ruby is full with dark berry fruit, while the tawny shows roundness with dried fruit and nuts from its cask ageing.

Finish

Common to all three is a clean, balanced finish that shows the estate's craftsmanship without becoming heavy in a single 5 cl measure.

Specifications

Name: Quinta do Estanho Gift Box
Winery: Quinta do Estanho
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Gift box with White, Ruby and Tawny Port (3x5 cl)
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca (among others)
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 3x5 CL
Serving suggestion: White served cold at 8-10°C, ruby lightly chilled at 14-16°C, and tawny at 16-18°C

Flavour Profile

Citrus · Dark Berries · Nuts · Caramel

Did You Know?

Quinta do Estanho is named after the Portuguese word for tin, a mineral once mined in the area - a detail that still ties the estate's name to the very ground the grapes grow in, rather than to an owning family, as most other quintas are named.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quinta do Estanho Gift Box

Which Ports does the box contain?

The box holds three 5 cl bottles: a white Port, a ruby Port and a tawny, letting you taste the estate's three classic styles.

How should the three Ports be served?

The white is best enjoyed cold at 8-10°C, the ruby lightly chilled at 14-16°C, and the tawny at 16-18°C.

Does the box make a good gift?

Yes, the format with three different styles in miniature makes it an ideal introduction to Port for both beginners and connoisseurs.

What is the history behind Quinta do Estanho?

The estate traces back to 1757, when it was included in the first official demarcation of the Douro region, and has been run by the same family across seven generations.

Which grapes are used in the wines?

Among others, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca, all classic Douro varieties.

Can the miniature bottles be stored for a long time?

Yes, Port wine generally keeps well unopened for a long time when stored cool and dark.

What makes the estate distinctive?

Quinta do Estanho combines traditional foot-treading in stone lagares with modern technique and has a history reaching back to the 1700s.