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SUE PERKINS VISITS QUINTA DO NOVAL - WAITROSE
'Junte-se a Sue Perkins na sua visita à Quinta do Noval, no Vale do Douro, uma das únicas vinhas no mundo onde ainda se pisam as uvas a pé.'
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HARVESTERS’ PORTRAITS
'Spending time with these marvellous people lifts the spirit; they work hard and fit so well the landscape into which they were born. Displaying a warmth and generosity of spirit admirable in our modern age, their authenticity and durability seems to epitomise and echo the very nature of Noval’s great Port wine: a combination of integrity and lack of artifice.'
Quoted from the Quinta do Noval Harvest Diary by D. Eley
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QUINTA DO NOVAL TERRACE
The terrace of Quinta do Noval is shaded throughout the long summer by a magnificent cedar tree. This tree has offered its protective shade to countless ‘aperitivos’, where white port and chilled ten year old tawny are served to guests, accompanied by the almonds and olives grown at the quinta. The terrace commands a superb view of the Douro river, across the ancient stone walled terraces of Noval, which curve away beneath.
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PIGS
'The Noval pigs take the air twice a day, once in the morning around 8.30am and again at the end of the afternoon. Blissfully happy rooting around on this elevated balcony, with a glorious view across the valley, their snortling and drain like grunting reverberates on the still morning air. Treated with gentle respect they enjoy a splendid existence housed in their deluxe sty high in the Nacional vines. This form of compassionate farming is seldom seen and though their fate is predetermined, the thoughtfulness of their temporary guardians sets a fine example to piggy proprietors elsewhere.'Quoted from the Quinta do Noval Harvest Diary by D....
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OLIVE OIL
"The grey-green olive trees might provide decoration and much needed shade among the rows of vines but they too earn their place by contributing high quality olives to an award winning oil, handsomely bottled and sold in strictly limited quantities under the Noval marque."
Quoted from the Quinta do Noval Harvest Diary by D. Eley
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ALMONDS
'Almonds: freshly picked and lightly roasted in the kitchens of Noval, duly seasoned with fine salt and pepper are essential for evening contentment on the terrace or drinks in the drawing room. When first I heard the daily repetitive tap-tapping on the Noval kitchen steps, it put me in mind of a Song Thrush using his beak to crack the shells of garden snails. I soon discovered the source of this mysterious sound: Maria- Joao was seated on the granite step alongside a large wicker basket brim full with almonds. With a small hammer she cracks open each and every shell; once removed from their clam like enclosures the nuts are roasted to a golden...
SUE PERKINS VISITS QUINTA DO NOVAL - WAITROSE
'Junte-se a Sue Perkins na sua visita à Quinta do Noval, no Vale do Douro, uma das únicas vinhas no mundo onde ainda se pisam as uvas a pé.'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgp7GfLfsd0
HARVESTERS’ PORTRAITS
'Spending time with these marvellous people lifts the spirit; they work hard and fit so well the landscape into which they were born. Displaying a warmth and generosity of spirit admirable in our modern age, their authenticity and durability seems to epitomise and echo the very nature of Noval’s great Port wine: a combination of integrity and lack of artifice.'
Quoted from the Quinta do Noval Harvest Diary by D. Eley
QUINTA DO NOVAL TERRACE
The terrace of Quinta do Noval is shaded throughout the long summer by a magnificent cedar tree. This tree has offered its protective shade to countless ‘aperitivos’, where white port and chilled ten year old tawny are served to guests, accompanied by the almonds and olives grown at the quinta. The terrace commands a superb view of the Douro river, across the ancient stone walled terraces of Noval, which curve away beneath.
PIGS
'The Noval pigs take the air twice a day, once in the morning around 8.30am and again at the end of the afternoon. Blissfully happy rooting around on this elevated balcony, with a glorious view across the valley, their snortling and drain like grunting reverberates on the still morning air. Treated with gentle respect they enjoy a splendid existence housed in their deluxe sty high in the Nacional vines. This form of compassionate farming is seldom seen and though their fate is predetermined, the thoughtfulness of their temporary guardians sets a fine example to piggy proprietors elsewhere.'
Quoted from the Quinta do Noval Harvest Diary by D. Eley
OLIVE OIL
"The grey-green olive trees might provide decoration and much needed shade among the rows of vines but they too earn their place by contributing high quality olives to an award winning oil, handsomely bottled and sold in strictly limited quantities under the Noval marque."
Quoted from the Quinta do Noval Harvest Diary by D. Eley
ALMONDS
"Almonds: freshly picked and lightly roasted in the kitchens of Noval, duly seasoned with fine salt and pepper are essential for evening contentment on the terrace or drinks in the drawing room. When first I heard the daily repetitive tap-tapping on the Noval kitchen steps, it put me in mind of a Song Thrush using his beak to crack the shells of garden snails. I soon discovered the source of this mysterious sound: Maria- Joao was seated on the granite step alongside a large wicker basket brim full with almonds. With a small hammer she cracks open each and every shell; once removed from their clam like enclosures the nuts are roasted to a golden honeyed hue. Removed from the oven, salt and pepper are liberally applied and the resultant flavour is indescribably delicious. This rare treat, when served beneath the majestic arms of the Noval Cedar of Lebanon, is truly unique."
Quoted from the Quinta do Noval Harvest Diary by D. Eley
