Quinta Do Noval Black

Description

A clear expression of the Noval style, no ageing and no decanting necessary. No complications, just a great glass of Port.NOVAL BLACK is a new way to drink Port, a new-age Port destined to be enjoyed with dark chocolate or simply drunk chilled, used also as a cocktail ingredient.An initial discovery of the world of noval ports.92 pts – Easy to sip for hours. A Black beauty.For the Love of PortRH, 201091 pts – At the level of many of the regions best lbvs, this wine may become a staple for a new generation of Port drinkers.WHERE THE GRAPES COME FROM Some of the grapes come from the Quinta do Noval vineyard, the rest from A-rated vineyards at the heart of the Douro valley.VINIFICATIONA part of the grapes is trodden by foot in lagares, traditional stone vats from the Quinta. Another is crushed mechanically in steel vats. This mechanical pressing process was designed specifically for Noval, geared to the requirements of our technical team.MATURING It is matured for 2 years in oak casks and steel vats to preserve the wines freshness.SERVING TEMPERATURE Serve chilled at around 8C, i.e. fridge temperature.DECANTATION No need to decant this filtered port.WHEN CAN I DRINK IT? We designed this port to be enjoyed as soon as it is bottled.AFTER OPENING Because it is filtered, Noval Black can be enjoyed for up to 2 weeks when kept cool.BLACK CHILLED Serve chilled. Cool temperatures bring out the freshness of ripe berries and the warmth of spices !BLACK & STORMY Shake with ice and garnish with a lime wheel, skewered to a piece of candied ginger and a blackberry.NOVAL CUP Muddle the strawberry with the simple syrup, then add the rest of the ingredients. Shake with ice and fine strain into a collins glass, filled with ice. Top with 2 oz. Club Soda. Garnish with a cucumber wheel.BLACK WITH CHOCOLATE An indulgent any-time treat with dark chocolate !BLACK SINGULAR SANGAREE Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Top with 1.5 oz. Champagne. Garnish with an orange twist. – Quinta do Noval