Name
Cedro do Noval
Order #
917044
Producer
Quinta do Noval
Vintage
2007
Price
$19.99
About
Since the day he arrived in the Douro, Christian Seely, director of Quinta do Noval, knew that the Douro valley is one of the great vineyard terroirs of the world, and had incredible potential for unfortified wines. 2004 is the first release of Noval dry wines, after a period of ten years spent studying how the Noval vineyards might best produce a dry red wine. Both wines are from specially selected parcels of new and mature vines around the spectacular estate, and blended from four classic port varities: Touriga Nacional, Tintao Cão, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz.
Cedro do Noval is more fruit-forward than the Noval Tinto, with refreshing acidity, and ready to drink at present. Cedro is a reference to the famous 100 year old cedar tree that sits next to the Quinta, overlooking the Pinhao and Douro rivers.
Cedro do Noval is more fruit-forward than the Noval Tinto, with refreshing acidity, and ready to drink at present. Cedro is a reference to the famous 100 year old cedar tree that sits next to the Quinta, overlooking the Pinhao and Douro rivers.
Review
"This vintage is dark and savory with the flavor of wild blueberries and the scent of cherry bark and violets. The fruit constricts under a wash of mineral tannin, ending black."
91 Wine & Spirits, October 2008 "A heavy, powerful wine, with very concentrated tannins. Flavors of licorice, bitter chocolate and black plums give a sense of richness and opulence. Still young, the aromas are yeasty, but these should open up for a rich, dense wine." 90 Wine Enthusiast, September 2008
Print Page91 Wine & Spirits, October 2008 "A heavy, powerful wine, with very concentrated tannins. Flavors of licorice, bitter chocolate and black plums give a sense of richness and opulence. Still young, the aromas are yeasty, but these should open up for a rich, dense wine." 90 Wine Enthusiast, September 2008
