"Slightly richer than the 2015 (also reviewed under the name Tinto, the estate's red wine), while retaining the same tannic structure and a sensation of freshness, it is also beautifully textured with a velvety feel on the palate. It also retains a sophisticated and magnificent finesse in the mid-palate. It has exceptional potential, one of the best I know from the estate, if not Noval's best table wine." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Mark Squires)
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Eye
Dense and opaque robe
Nose
Intense aromas of blueberry, raspberry, toasted bread, and spices
Mouth
A hint of minerality combined with notes of dark chocolate and well-integrated tannins.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with Italian-style chicken, veal medallions, mushroom risotto...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The 2016 Reserva, renamed from the former Estate Tinto with only Quinta do Noval on the label, is a blend of 60% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca, and other minor grape varieties, all aged for ten months in French oak barrels that have been used for several vintages (only 35% new). It has an alcohol content of 14%. Slightly richer than the 2015 (also renamed Tinto, the estate's red), while retaining the same tannic structure and a sensation of freshness, it is also beautifully textured with a velvety feel on the palate. It also retains a sophisticated and magnificent finesse in the mid-palate. It has extraordinary potential, one of the best I know from the estate, if not Noval's best table wine. For me, the balance is slightly better than the 2015. Carlos Agrellos said he preferred it, and he is right—if only by a little. Competition will be fierce over the next two decades, and this conclusion may change for these wines, which are very powerful in their youth. It will be worth revisiting the rating of this beauty in a few years' time, but take note—this is for its unrealized potential, as it had only been bottled for about two weeks. It should age very well. At some point, it will need to be re-rated.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100
About wine:
It offers a wide range of ripe black berries on the palate with tannins that provide chewiness. Still needs some time to age in the bottle. Try from 2024 onwards.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. M O. Published on 09/11/2020
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