Tasting Notes: Fruity and spicy on the nose with chewy flavours of chocolate and dark plum. Firm acidity, lots of black fruits and spice and a slight smokiness.
Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Cork.
Food Pairing: Beef rib, roast pork or hearty casseroles
More Info: A blend of traditional Douro red grape varieties, led by the perfumed Touriga Nacional, with the addition of Syrah, a variety which Quinta do Noval believes is perfectly suited to the climate and soils of the Douro. The wine is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, 12% in new barrels.