La Quinto do Noval

Quinta do Noval is unusual among the great traditional Port houses in that it emphasizes the importance of the vineyard.  It is significant that the company is named after its vineyard, that it is entirely based on the Douro Valley, and that its principal Vintage Ports, Quinta do Noval Nacional and Quinta do Noval, are both single-vineyard wines. The aim is to produce classic Vintage Ports that are harmonious and elegant expressions of Quinta do Noval’s terroir.  Strict selection in the vineyard, low yields, and strict selection again in the tasting room result in a small production.”

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate