Quinta do Noval 10 Year Old Tawny Port (19.5%)

A 10 Year Old Tawny Port from Quinta do Noval, with an age statement that gives the average age of the wines in the blend. The grapes come from the Douro valley, not only from the house's own vineyards, and are trodden by foot in traditional stone lagares. The wines are matured in old oak barrels before being blended, and the style is meant to reflect the house's historic tawny character. It is bottled at 19.5% abv. The nose shows cherries in spirit, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee grounds and candied bitter orange peel. It is sweet and soft, with lively acidity, and ends in a long, peppery finish.