The Nacional parcel is a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard planted with ungrafted vines and untouched by phylloxera. The word "Nacional" refers to the fact that the vines are Portuguese vines growing in Portuguese soil with no foreign root stock, and are therefore "attached to the soil of the Nation". This great wine is a source of pride to the people of Portugal, and at its best the finest expression of the extraordinary terroir of Quinta do Noval.
Grape Varieties: Made from a complex field blend of several Douro grape varieties, including: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and Sousão.
The Origin of the Grapes: All the grapes come from the Nacional plot in the Quinta do Noval vineyard, located in Pinhão - the heart of the Douro Valley.
Vinification: The wine is made in the same way as all the other grapes from the Quinta do Noval vineyard. Grapes are trodden by foot to obtain the must, then during fermentation to obtain the best possible extraction in the lagares, the traditional stone vats from the Quinta.
Ageing: 20 months in oak barrels, with a capacity of 2200 liters.
Serving Temperature: 15ºC-17ºC
Winemaker: Ausenda Matos
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