Tawny 80 Year Old
Noval 80 Year Old Tawny Port is a wine of exceptional rarity, shaped by time over eight decades of ageing in the old oak casks of the Quinta. For eighty years, it has evolved slowly, watched over from one generation to the next, always respecting the natural rhythm of a wine destined to endure through the decades. With time, it has acquired remarkable depth, concentration and complexity, while preserving the elegance, balance and harmony that define the finest long aged Tawny Ports. Today, it reveals itself in its full maturity. Profound, complex, precise and unique. Each bottle contains eighty years of history, patience and knowledge, passed down from generation to generation. More than a wine of exceptional age, it is a living testimony to time, and to the history and memory of Quinta do Noval.
Terroir
Rooted in another era, the wines in this blend originate from traditional grape varieties grown in vineyards whose composition reflected the viticultural practices of the first half of the 20th century. At that time, vineyards were commonly planted with numerous grape varieties growing together in the same plots, a practice that contributed to the diversity and complexity of the wines.
Vinification
The wines that make up this 80 Year Old Tawny Port were produced at a time when traditional vinification in stone lagares, with foot treading, was characteristic of the production of the finest Ports. Foot treading allowed for the gradual extraction of colour, tannins and aromatic compounds from the grapes, helping to produce wines with the richness and structure needed to evolve over many decades.
Blend
This blend draws on the traditional grape varieties historically grown in the region including Touriga Francesa, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Francisca, Donzelinho Tinto, Malvasia Preta, Sousão, Moreto and other traditional Douro varieties. The precise varietal composition of these very old wines cannot therefore be established with certainty, as the different varieties were planted together within the same vineyards.
Maturing
The Noval 80 Year Old Tawny Port draws upon an extraordinary heritage of very old Ports from different vintages. For eighty years, this wine has aged slowly in old oak casks in the Quinta's cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia and the Douro, watched over and cared for by successive generations of cellar masters. Over time, this slow evolution concentrates the aromas and flavours, softens the wine's structure and develops a complexity and elegance that only such prolonged ageing can achieve.
Blending plays an essential role in creating an 80 Year Old Tawny Port. The exceptional age and rarity of the wines, together with the different ways in which they have evolved over the decades, make their selection and blending particularly demanding. It takes experience and a deep understanding of each wine to bring their individual qualities together, achieving a remarkable balance of richness, freshness and elegance.Tasting notes
Deep amber in colour, with golden highlights and delicate greenish hues at the rim. The nose is striking for its remarkable intensity and aromatic depth. Notes of dried fruits, dried figs and dried orange peel mingle with notes of caramel, coffee, fine tobacco and oriental spices. This richness is complemented by exotic wood aromas, particularly oud, with its balsamic and resinous character, lending the wine an intriguing elegance and truly fascinating complexity. On the palate, the wine is remarkable for its concentration and depth, combined with a silky texture and exceptional freshness. Perfectly integrated acidity balances the richness and intensity of the flavours, bringing extraordinary elegance and vibrancy. The finish seems endless, with lingering notes of dried fruits, spices and exotic woods, leaving a lasting impression of harmony and complexity.
Carlos Agrellos - Technical Director - October 2026
Bottling date: 2026Serving temperature
Given its extraordinary complexity, this Port is best enjoyed on its own, allowing time to appreciate the full richness of its aromas and flavours. It may also accompany delicate desserts made with nuts and dried fruits. Serve at a temperature of 12 to 14°C.
Wine Analyse
Alcohol content:
22% vol.
Residual sugar:
192g/l
Total acidity:
8.96g/l
pH:
3.54
