Quinta do Noval Tawny 10yo beiras it reveals a velvety palate

it reveals a velvety palate with refined tannins

Encircled by a massive property wall

with nice structure and an earthy character

a combination of whole bunch and destemmed fruit was transferred to open top fermenters of various sizes (from 1 tonne 'flower pots' to 4 tonne fermenters)

These grapes come a small south/southeast parcel to the north of Cote Rotie and are grown on the classic shist soils

Quinta do Noval Tawny 10yo beiras it reveals a velvety palateThis is the youngest of the Noval Tawnies with an age indication. Its made from 50% estate fruit with the balance from A grade producers in the heart of the Douro Valley. Alongside Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional and Souso now enter the story. The grapes are foot trodden and fermented in the traditional lagares of the Quinta. After fortification, the wine is moved to old oak barrels of 640 litres for aging.