Vintage Nacional, Quinta do Noval, Porto, 1963

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Quinta do Noval is one of the oldest Port wine houses and the most prestigious, producing most of its wines from its own grapes, namely all Vintage Port wines. Noval also produces one of the most emblematic Vintage ever produced in the Douro, Quinta do Noval Vintage Nacional. In its vineyards and wineries the Quinta do Noval Nacional 1963 was produced, elected one of the 12 best wines of the twentieth century by the American publication Wine Spectator. 100/100 Wine Spectator 100/100 Wine Enthusiast 19,5/20 Jancis Robinson 99/100 Robert Parker “This port is so concentrated it defies belief, with extraordinary balance, and, like its two siblings, well-integrated alcohol and tannin. The impression is one of a silky, succulent, voluptuously-textured mouthful of exceptionally extracted port. This is a legend in the making. In 30-40 years it may well be considered, along with the 1931, as one of the greatest ports ever produced. Those lucky few with a bottle or two should plan to hold onto them for another decade before pulling the cork. It, too, is a hundred-year port.” in Robert Parker WA