Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV 2013 - Port Wine

Winemaking:
All the grapes come from the Quinta do Noval vineyard. Grapes are trodden by foot to obtain the must, then during fermentation are pressed in lagares, the traditional stone vats from the Quinta. The wine matures for at least 4 years in oak casks instead of 2 years for a Classic Vintage. This explains its name, “Late Bottled Vintage”. Longer maturing in casks helps provide a smoother wine and gives it its very approachable style, ready to drink as soon as it is bottled.

Grape Varieties:
Old Vines

Tasting Notes:
A deep colour with a fruity, intense bouquet. An explosion of red fruit on the palate with a solid tannic structure and a long, smooth finish.

Store and Serve Advices:
Serve at cellar temperature (15/17°). Recommended to separate the sediment from this unfiltered port. Being unfiltered, it will improve and mature for a few years in the bottle. Can be enjoyed for up to 10 days when the bottle is kept in a cool place.

Food Pairing:
Particularly enjoyable with a dessert, with dark chocolate or cheese. Also on its own at the end of a meal.

Reviews and Awards:
. 91 points in Robert Parker;
. 17 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2011 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2010 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2008 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal Mundus Vini 2006 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2005 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal Mundus Vini 2005 (Other vintages).