"Fresh, silky and subtly concentrated, it shows its fruit essence on the tongue [...] The fruity to fresh sensation makes it both suave and savory. It also has ripe tannins. It can last a while, but don't hesitate to drink it as soon as it comes out." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Mark Squires)
Features
Estate
Quinta do Noval
Cuvée
Cedro do Noval
Vintage
2017
Designation
Douro
Region
Portugal
Grape varieties
55 % Touriga Nacional, 25 % Syrah, 15 % Touriga Franca, 5 % Tinto Cao
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In stainless steel vats for 7 days
Breeding
10 months in French oak barrels, including 12% new oak
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense red colour
Nose
Spicy, opulent aromas with notes of chocolate and black plum
Mouth
Nice freshness, finish on smoky and fruity notes
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies teryaki beef, Portuguese-style grilled chicken with grilled potatoes...
Quinta do Noval
Douro
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Cedro do Noval 2017, bottled around three weeks before this tasting, is a blend of 55% Touriga Nacional, 25% Syrah, 15% Touriga Franca and the rest Tinto Cão, all aged for 14 months in French oak barrels of varying ages. (That Syrah, of course, means it has the regional appellation Duriense, not Douro DOC.) Fresh, silky and subtly concentrated, it shows its essence of fruit on the tongue. The Syrah brings its typicities but not those of game. This is another red that seems to benefit from the 2017 vintage. The fruity to fresh feel makes it both suave and savory. It also has ripe tannins. It may last a while, but don't hesitate to drink it as soon as it's released. This one may not be available on the market until 2020.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Blueberry compote, smoked meat, bark and crushed stone. Herbaceous notes. Medium- to full-bodied with silky tannins. Tasty and round. For drinking or cellaring.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
out of 11 reviews
Note and review by M. OLIVIER M. Published on 10/06/2022
A bomb of balance and power at the moment
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. PATRICE P. Published on 04/10/2021
superb aromas. Too acidic on the palate. 13-14/20.
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. MATHIEU W. Published on 30/10/2020
Middeldiepe tot diepe rubykleur met paarse reflexen. Aan de neus donkere aroma's, donker fruit, koffie, inkt. Nog erg compact allemaal. In de mond hetzelfde laken en pak. Donkere impressies en gebalde kracht. Dit heeft tijd nodig, net als een Vintage Port. Op dit moment weinig plezier aan te beleven, maar je proeft het potentieel. 6 jaar laten liggen en dan opnieuw proeven. Score: 15,5+ /20
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. OLIVIER H. Published on 03/09/2020
A very well-balanced wine, with silky, fine tannins, good concentration and just the right amount of extraction, well-integrated woodiness.... a real pleasure in a beautiful bottle.
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. THOMAS T. Published on 17/05/2020
Little Vosges honey
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by Mme ASSOCIATION DES FAMILLES LA RAVOIRE R. Published on 01/02/2022
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. PIERRE D. Published on 02/02/2021
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. MICHAEL B. Published on 21/01/2021
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. FREDERIC L. Published on 21/07/2020
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. AXEL B. Published on 02/07/2020
See all reviews from this customer
Buy your Quinta do Noval wines at the best price on private sale!
Free on your 1st order*.
An expert selection
The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).
Direct from the estates
For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine for sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.
Wines at the best price
You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.
Best prices
Secure payment
Careful delivery
Customer service
1jour1vin - 2025