Quinta do Noval Fine Ruby Port (75cl, 19.5%)

A ruby port from Portugal's Douro Valley, blended from young vintages with an average of three years of wood ageing, bottled at 19.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Quinta do Noval traces its roots to 1715 and occupies steep, terraced vineyards in the Pinhão sub-region. The wine is vinified by pumping over in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats between 26°C and 28°C, then matured in large wooden casks for an average of three years. The nose shows ripe wild cherries, dark berry fruit, subtle minerality, creamy vanilla and a delicate leafy undertone. The palate is soft and fruit-forward with cherry and plum, gentle tannin and balanced sweetness and acidity. The finish is moderate with ripe berry, subtle spice and a trace of minerality.