2011 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

2011 var en fremragende portvinsårgang! Årgangen anses for måske at være den bedste nogensinde. 2011 var en vanskelig årgang med hedebølger fra forår til efterår og så regn kort før høsten. Hos Quinta do Noval valgte man at udskyde høsten i en uge. Det var et klogt valg. Solen skinnede uafbrudt og druerne opnåede komplekse aromaer og en ideel balance mellem sukker og syre.

WineSpectator; "Vibrant, with luscious yet elegant mineral-infused flavors of dark currant, ripe cherry, green fig and raspberry. Shows ample pepper notes, with the tannins offering plenty of muscle and grip on the long, silky finish. Complex and restrained. Best from 2022 through 2047. 97 point"

eRobertParker; "The 2011 Quinta do Noval has wonderful precision on the nose with blackberry, cassis, intriguing flinty notes and a whiff of smoke. It might not possess the power of the Nacional but it has freshness to spare. That comes through on the beautifully composed palate, which is underpinned by fine tannins that lend it a silky smooth mouthfeel. There is real intensity here, but it is very controlled with superb minerality on the finish. Excellent.94-96 point."