Retour Quinta Do Noval - IGP Duriense - Cedro Do Noval - Red - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Portugal
DESIGNATION: IGP Duriense
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 40% Touriga Nacional, 20% Syrah, 15% Fiels Blend, 15% Touriga Francesa & 10% Tinta Roriz
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense, deep garnet red.
Nose A pure aromatic bouquet with notes of black berries, a delicate spicy side with a hint of pepper.
Palate A full-bodied, fresh structure with good volume on the palate leading to a long finish with lovely bitter notes.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve at 14–16°C.
Food All types of meat, grilled beef with wild thyme, sautéed veal chops, thick pork chops with paprika, game—a true chameleon wine.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Quinta do Noval belongs to the select circle of great Port Houses. Nestled in the enchanting landscapes of the Douro Valley, this historic estate produces some of the world’s finest wines—true treasures of the wine world.

Alongside its legendary Ports, the Quinta also crafts outstanding dry wines, consistently offering remarkable quality for the price.
Wine The 2021 IGP Duriense Cedro do Noval Red combines traditional Portuguese grapes—including Touriga Nacional—with 20% Syrah, achieving a beautifully harmonious blend. Fermented and aged in barrels, it offers an unmistakable sense of freshness, layered with spicy, peppery character and appealing mineral notes. The palate is generous and approachable, at once full-bodied yet elegant and vibrant, finishing with a hint of graphite and a subtle bitterness that adds length. Rated 91/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Each grape variety is vinified separately in stainless steel vats for 8 days. Aged in 225-litre French oak barrels for 12 months, 10% of which are new.
AWARDS
AWARDS Wine rated 91/100 by our committee!