Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1975 Vintage Port
Vintage Port
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
$1,163.06 USD
Description
The 1975 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port is considered one of the rarest and most exceptional Ports. It comes from a very small, un-grafted vineyard plot and is known for its immense concentration, depth, and complexity. The 1975 vintage is mature, offering layers of dark fruit, spice, and leather with hints of dried figs, tobacco, and cedar. With age, it has developed nuanced tertiary flavors, making it a prized bottle for collectors. It continues to age gracefully, though it can be enjoyed now for its refined balance.
Tasting Notes:
The 1975 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port offers a rich, mature profile with complex aromas and flavors. Expect a bouquet of dried fruits like figs and dates, along with nuances of tobacco, cedar, leather, and hints of cocoa. On the palate, you’ll find concentrated dark fruits such as blackberries, prunes, and cherries, layered with earthy, spicy notes. The tannins are well-integrated, and the wine finishes with a long, velvety smoothness.
Pairing Suggestions:
Cheeses: Blue cheese or aged cheeses like Cheddar and Gouda.
Desserts: Dark chocolate, figs, or nut-based desserts.
Nuts: Roasted almonds or walnuts.
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Condition
Level in Neck
Slight wear, scuffing to label- See Photo
Provenance- From the Van Zellers Family private collection
Reviews
"Deeper in colour (as you would expect) but not deep for a Nacional, mid-garnet, thin browning rim; rather odd medicinal aromas, stewed plums; soft, sweet plummy fruit, rather simple and lacking structure with a slightly burnt edge, fuller with some grip on the finish but not really satisfying. I suppose this is not so bad for a 1975 though. Drink now and over the next ten years. 14.5. [Deep colour but already looking quite mature, beautiful liquorice and chocolate aromas, elegant concentration of flavour, firm, milk chocolate finish.]" Richard Mayson.