Description

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011 is produced exclusively in exceptional declared vintage years from the estate's finest vineyards in the Douro Valley. The outstanding 2011 growing season produced grapes of remarkable concentration, freshness and balance, resulting in one of the finest Vintage Ports of the modern era.

Combining immense structure with exceptional elegance, the 2011 Vintage showcases Quinta do Noval's distinctive style—powerful yet refined, intensely aromatic and built for decades of graceful bottle ageing.

About Quinta do Noval

Founded in 1715, Quinta do Noval is one of Portugal's oldest and most prestigious Port houses. Internationally acclaimed for producing benchmark Vintage Ports, including the legendary Nacional, the estate is renowned for expressing the unique terroir of the Douro Valley through meticulous vineyard management and traditional winemaking.

Official Vineyard & Winemaking

The grapes originate exclusively from Quinta do Noval's vineyards in the heart of the Douro Valley. Following careful hand harvesting, the fruit is sorted and vinified using a combination of traditional stone lagares and temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats to achieve optimal extraction while preserving freshness and aromatic purity.

After fortification, the wine matures for approximately 18 months before bottling as a declared Vintage Port, where it continues to develop remarkable complexity over many decades.

Official Technical Information

• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Product: Vintage Port
• Vintage: 2011
• Country: Portugal
• Region: Douro Valley
• Category: Vintage Port
• Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão and traditional Douro field blend varieties
• Harvest: Hand harvested
• Vinification: Traditional stone lagares and stainless-steel fermentation
• Maturation: Approximately 18 months before bottling
• Alcohol: 19.5% ABV
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Official Tasting Notes

Appearance
Deep, opaque purple with an intense violet rim.

Aroma
Complex aromas of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, violets, wild herbs, licorice and mineral notes with remarkable freshness.

Palate
Rich, concentrated and full-bodied with layers of dark berries, black plum, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and outstanding depth.

Finish
Exceptionally long, powerful and beautifully balanced with remarkable precision and persistence.

Official Serving Suggestions

• Decant before serving.
• Serve between 16–18°C.
• Ideal for long-term cellaring.
• Excellent with blue cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.

Food Pairing

• Stilton
• Roquefort
• Dark chocolate
• Chocolate fondant
• Walnut tart
• Dried figs
• Roasted walnuts

Cellaring Potential

With exceptional concentration, structure and acidity, Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2011 possesses extraordinary ageing potential and will continue to evolve gracefully for several decades under ideal cellar conditions.