Presentation
This is a deep-coloured lively, peppery wine full of fresh fruit flavours it is bottled after three years in cask. An ideal Port for informal drinking.
Winemaking
Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Barroca predominate among the traditional grape varieties of the Demarcated Region of the Douro Valley.
The Noval Ruby is vinified by pumping over in stainless steel vats with temperature control at 26°/28°C.
Ageing
It is a blend of wines with an average age of 3 years, aged in tonéis which are large oak wooden vats.
Tasting
Bright Ruby color. Intense youthful nose with a distinctive fruity character reminiscent of wild cherries. On the palate is well balance, with intense fruit and good length. Drink it slightly chilled as an aperitif or at room temperature with a dessert.
Carlos Agrellos, Technical Director