Quinta do Noval Tawny 10yo beiras a combination of whole bunch

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)

Encircled by a massive property wall

100% Pinot Noir produced only in the very best years for Pinot Noir with a total production about 500 dozen bottles

complex aromas of grilled cashews

A beautiful wine to drink with roast duck

Quinta do Noval Tawny 10yo beiras a combination of whole bunchThis 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.