{"product_id":"2003-vintage-port-late-release-quinta-do-noval-douro","title":"2003 Vintage Port \"Late Release\" Quinta do Noval Portugal 0.75l","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2003 Vintage Port \"Late Release\" Quinta do Noval – Douro, Portugal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003esingle-vineyard wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eorigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eVintage Port Late Release 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eQuinta do Noval\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the heart of \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDouro Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the oldest and most prestigious wine regions in the world. Quinta do Noval is among Portugal's most legendary port wine houses and enjoys cult status among connoisseurs. The vineyards lie on steep terraces with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eslate-rich soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allow the vines to develop deep roots and exceptional concentration. The 2003 vintage is considered one of the great port wine vintages of the new millennium and produced wines of enormous density and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe grapes are harvested and vinified using traditional methods. After fermentation, the must is fortified by adding wine distillate, which preserves the natural sweetness. The wine then matures for many years under optimal conditions before being released. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLate Release Vintage Port\u003c\/strong\u003e comes to market. This additional maturation phase ensures \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003egreater harmony, complexity and immediate drinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e, without losing the character of a great vintage port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAn impressive spectrum of aromas unfolds on the nose. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eblackberries, black cherries, plums and blackcurrants\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003edark chocolate, cigar box, spices and dried figs\u003c\/strong\u003eWith increasing ventilation, additional nuances develop. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eMocha, nuts, leather and balsamic notes\u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine reveals itself on the palate. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eopulent, profound and exceptionally concentrated\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eperfectly integrated sweetness, ripe tannins and remarkable freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e They ensure balance and elegance. The finale is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, complex and virtually endless\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFood recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIdeal \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBlue cheese, aged Stilton, dark chocolate and desserts with cocoa\u003c\/strong\u003eEqually excellent as \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003emeditative soloist after dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e or as an accompaniment to a fine cigar session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSpecial features of the 2003 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe year \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e2003\u003c\/strong\u003e is in the Douro as \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eexceptional vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e viewed. Hot summer conditions led to perfectly ripened grapes and wines from \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eenormous concentration, depth and structure\u003c\/strong\u003eToday the wine presents itself with its first signs of maturity, but still possesses \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ean enormous storage potential spanning decades\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e2003 Vintage Port Late Release by Quinta do Noval\u003c\/strong\u003e It is among the most impressive port wines of its generation. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDepth, complexity, concentration, and aristocratic elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e make it an exceptional collector's wine. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIconic vintage port with international renown\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impressively reflects the class of the Quinta do Noval estate and the greatness of the 2003 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62501825249610,"sku":"2491","price":118.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_254.jpg?v=1782502591","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2003-vintage-port-late-release-quinta-do-noval-douro","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}