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DESCRIPTION
Intense and concentrated, with delicate tannins, Touriga Nacional stands out for its finesse, characteristic of the Quinta do Noval style. It is the product of a careful selection of the best plots of our Quinta each year.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VINTAGE
After a dry winter, the 2018 vintage was characterized by very cold temperatures and high rainfall until mid-summer and a hot and dry end of summer. Bud break started late in good conditions.

After a prolonged summer period, the high temperatures and restrictive water conditions were optimal for the anthocyanin richness of the skins and ideal ripening of the grapes. The sanitary condition was excellent at the time of harvest.

The harvest took place from September 5 to October 13 with favorable climatic conditions, fairly high temperatures and no rainfall. The harvest produced high quality wines with good content of sugar, acidity and phenolic compounds.

All the wines produced this year are generally very good, even excellent.
TASTING NOTE
Floral and peppery on the nose, this wine offers a nice balance and a pleasant texture on the palate. Mineral, spice, violet and cherry notes appear in the mid-palate, followed by dark chocolate flavors on the finish.
Impressive elegance and balance.
Carlos Agrellos, Technical Director
VINEYARDS
This wine is made entirely from Touriga Nacional, from the Quinta do Noval vineyard in the heart of the Douro Valley.
WINEMAKING
The wine is vinified in stainless steel tanks for 10 days, followed by malolactic fermentation.
VINIFICATION
The wine ages for 11 months in barrels, of which 30% in new 225-liter French oak barrels.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
16°C-18°C
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol content: 14%
Residual sugar: 0,60 g/dm3
Total acidity: 5.30 g/dm3Ph
: 3,61

DESCRIPTION
Noval Tawny 40 years represents the memory of Noval, the history of the last 40 years. This wine has a remarkable concentration thanks to its slow evaporation for 40 years in contact with wood. The aromatic range has grown enormously.
VINEYARDS
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
WINEMAKING
The grapes are crushed to obtain the must before macerating in the lagares, the traditional stone vats of the Quinta, to ensure the best possible extraction during fermentation.

BREWING
Noval Tawny 40 years is a blend of old ports of different vintages with an average age of 40 years and aged in oak barrels.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
9°C-14°C

Quinta do Noval produces Maria Mansa from carefully selected grapes from the highest vineyards of the Douro Appellation d'Origine region, favorable for the production of white wines.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VINTAGE
The year 2020 was characterized by two different periods. Especially in winter and until the end of May, significant rainfall allowed the soil to replenish its water reserves. This moisture also led to some bouts of late blight, which we were able to control. Then, starting in June, a period of high heat and drought caused low quantities of wines that nevertheless proved to be of high quality and character.

We harvested the white grape varieties, starting with the Gouveio, from August 17 to 27. The grapes were perfectly healthy. The wines are excellent with a beautiful aromatic expression.

The privileged location of Quinta do Noval, in the heart of the Douro Valley, combined with our spectacularly steep terraces, the diversity of our grape varieties and our experienced team make the uniqueness of our terroir.
In the end, the resilience and efforts of our team were rewarded this 2020 season with wonderful wines with high potential, among the best ever made at the Quinta.
TASTING NOTE
"Maria Mansa Blanc 2020 reveals a fruitiness and freshness resulting from the unique character of the Douro and its traditional local grape varieties. The dress is clear and bright. The intense nose reveals pronounced aromas of white-fleshed fruit, tropical fruit and citrus. On the palate, the acidity is lively but well integrated with the appearance of new citrus and floral notes. The finish is long and fresh. Carlos
Agrellos, Technical Director
VINE GRAPES
Maria Mansa is a blend of traditional Douro white grape varieties: 50% Viosinho, 40% Gouveio, 10% Rabigato.
WINEMAKING
90% fermented in stainless steel tanks,
10% in old French oak barrels for 20 days.
There was no malolactic fermentation.
CULTURATION
90% aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve its aromatic purity,
10% in old French oak barrels, with batonnage once a week for 3 months.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
9ºC-11ºC
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol content: 13%
Residual sugar: 0,60 g/dm3Total capacity
: 6,15 g/dm3Ph
: 3,19