Quinta do Noval syrah

On request.

"I'm always ready to try grape varieties from other parts of the world. I consider it essential that they adapt well to their new environment and integrate as if they were grape varieties from the Douro. In this case, the Syrah variety adapted perfectly, expressing more of the "terroir" of the Douro than the typicality of the grape variety." Christian Seely

HARVEST CHARACTERISTICS
2019 was marked by a mild winter and generally dry conditions, with almost no rain from May until the end of August. While in many parts of Europe producers faced heatwaves, and although we had sunny conditions, summer temperatures in the Douro were, fortunately, lower than usual this year, making the lack of rain easier to bear for the vines. Furthermore, the low humidity led to low disease pressure in the vineyards and resulted in beautiful, healthy grapes.
The harvest began on September 9th for red varieties. Harvest conditions were ideal, with moderate temperatures and generally dry weather. A small amount of rain on 21/22 September and later between 14 and 17 October helped.
Productions were slightly higher than our 10-year average and the musts had great acidity and natural freshness.
We finished the harvest on October 18th after 6 weeks. This was a long harvest, but this is not unusual in the Douro, where the diversity of grape varieties, orientation and altitudes results in different harvest dates for each specific plot. This diversity represents a challenge for the technical team, but also an incredible richness, giving complexity and character to our Quinta do Noval wines.

TASTING NOTE:
Bright wine with a violet hue, pure nose of aromas with a pronounced intensity, fruity, orange blossom, with balsamic and cistus notes. Wild fruits, some blackberries, spices and very good wood. It presents a notable acidity that balances the entire wine.

VINIFICATION
This wine is fermented in stainless steel vats for 7 days, where malolactic fermentation then takes place.