Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional 2021

Intense and concentrated, with a refined tannin structure, Touriga Nacional distinguishes itself by its delicacy, a characteristic of the Quinta do Noval style. It is the result of a strict selection of the best batches produced by our Quinta in a given year. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE 2021 HARVEST: The 2021 harvest 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 heat waves, and despite sunny conditions, summer temperatures in the Douro were, thankfully, lower than usual this year, making the lack of rain easier for the vines to bear. Furthermore, the low humidity led to low disease pressure in the vineyards and resulted in beautiful, healthy grapes.
The colheita began on September 9th for the red grape varieties. Harvest conditions were ideal, with moderate temperatures and generally dry weather. A small amount of rain on September 21st/22nd and later between October 14th and 17th provided some relief.
The yields were slightly higher than our 10-year average, and the musts exhibited great acidity and natural freshness.
We finished the harvest on October 18th after 6 weeks. This was a long colheita , 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 NOTES: This wine has an intense color that immediately conveys its character. It is very expressive with intense aromas of wild berries combined with notes of spices. The oak notes from the barrels are very well integrated. A tannic structure of great firmness and balance runs through the wine.

VINIFICATION: This wine is fermented in stainless steel vats for 8 days, followed by malolactic fermentation for a further three weeks.