Reserva - 2016 - Quinta do Noval Quinta do Noval

Ratings

WA: 95

Alcoholic content:

Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites

yr. 2018 Tom Cannavan:

94 of 100 Points.

"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2021 with 94 of 100 points.

"(2021) Christian says this had 50% new oak in this vintage, much more than normal, because of the quality of fruit. A touch of balsamic quality, but then wonderfully fresh and focused, a rounded, creamy, wonderfully smooth and rounded character, but that peony fragrance and perfume exudes from the glass. The palate is taut and relatively firm and muscular because of the ripe but striking tannins, but there is so much flesh and charm from the sweet fruit too, once again running into a fresh, mineral-driven finish."

yr. 2017 Tom Cannavan:

93 of 100 Points.

"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2021 with 93 of 100 points.

"(2021) The blend varies from year to year but always bigger proportions of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Francesa, in this blend 80% Nacional. Again, floral hints to the creamy, quite dense black fruits, some clove spice and graphite. Great density and structure here, the ripe and creamy tannins give great grip against fresh cherry-pit acidity, and the black fruit builds through the mid-palate in terms of fullness and creamy sweetness. The finish has lovely balance and purity, finishing on fruit extract and acidity."

yr. 2016 Falstaff:

93 of 100 Points.

"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2019 with 93 of 100 points.

"Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Zart kräuterwürzig unterlegte Waldbeerkonfit, kandierte Orangenzesten, etwas Nougat im Nachhall, tabakige Noten. Saftig, kirschige Textur, feine, gut integrierte Tannine, elegant und anhaftend, mineralischer Nachhal, gutes Entwicklungspotenzial."

yr. 2017 Falstaff:

93 of 100 Points.

"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2017 on 01.10.2019 with 93 of 100 points.

"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Mit einem Hauch von Edelholz unterlegte dunkle Waldbeerfrucht, Brombeerkonfit, kandierte Orangenzesten, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, reife Kirschen, feine Tannine, zarte Extraktsüße, mineralisch und gut anhaftend, gute Frische und Länge, Kirschen auch im Rückgeschmack, gutes Zukunftspotenzial."

yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:

91 of 100 Points.

"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2021 with 91 of 100 points.

yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:

95 of 100 Points.

"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2020 with 95 of 100 points.

yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:

93 of 100 Points.

"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2019 with 93 of 100 points.

yr. 2016 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:

95 of 100 Points.

"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2016 on 01.09.2018 with 95 of 100 points.

yr. 2016 CellarTracker:

90 of 100 Points.

"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2016 with 90 of 100 points.

yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:

95 of 100 Points.

"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto" from the vintage 2018 on 01.12.2021 with 95 of 100 points.

"This massive wine from the iconic Douro estate is destined for long-term aging. Structure and tannins march with well-balanced black fruits in a wine that will not be ready to drink until 2024. Roger Voss"