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Quinta do Noval
Noval Branco Farm Reserve
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- €59,89
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- €59,89
- Regular price
- €67,80
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| Producer | Quinta do Noval | |
| Harvest | 2023 | |
| Type | White | |
| Region | Douro | |
| Country of Origin | Portugal | |
| Serve at | 9°C - 11°C | |
| Volume | 75cl | |
| Alcohol | 13% | |
| Grapes | Viosinho, Viosinho from the old vines of Quinta do Noval | |
| Side Dishes | Ideal to accompany fish or seafood dishes or salads. |
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Description
Reviews and awards:
92 points Wine Magazine;
18 points Grandes Escolhas Wine.
Structured and opulent, Reserva Branco is the result of a rigorous process.
Selection of the best plots from the various native grape varieties of the Quinta.
It presents a remarkable floral aromatic intensity, evocative of
Wildflowers and herbs of the Douro. An authentic white wine from the region.
Douro.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HARVEST
2022 will stand out as a remarkably dry year where the
The weather conditions in our region were unprecedented.
Dry conditions throughout the season, along with reserves.
The extremely low water levels restricted the growth of the vines, which, therefore,
In turn, it produced smaller bunches with smaller berries.
We suffered very few diseases related to the vine. The year
It also proved the remarkable resilience of the Douro's vines and grape varieties.
The viticultural conditions were so unexpected that nobody knew how the
The grapes would react.
With this in mind, we began harvesting our grapes.
white wines for Quinta do Noval Reserva Branco on August 22nd and
We finished on August 24th. The main white grape varieties were Viosinho and
Gouveio, were in perfect condition and showed no signs of
sunburn.
The resulting wines show good character, balanced acidity and
Beautiful floral and fruity aromas.
TEST NOTE
Quinta do Noval Reserva Branco shows great harmony with
elegant floral, herbaceous, citrus aromas and soft notes of
Oak. Tremendously linked to its terroir, the aromatic expression
The wine reflects the natural floral environment that grows alongside the
Vineyards. It has a charming, round and fresh structure and a finish.
Very long. Certainly a wine with the ability to age.
in a bottle.
AGING
The wines in the barrel are battonated three times a week during
The two months following the completion of alcoholic fermentation. Then
In addition, only once a week for another three months. The time
The total aging in barrels is therefore six months. 43% are new barrels of
French oak, 57% second-year barrels.
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