Cedro do Noval Tinto 2021

Named after the emblematic cedar tree that dominates Quinta do Noval's terrace, Cedro is an authentic expression of the Douro. Principally made up of Portuguese varieties, it also contains Syrah, which rounds out the fruit and gives the wine tremendous charm and accessibility.

Grape Varieties: Cedro do Noval is a blended wine including Syrah and the noble grape varieties of the Douro Valley. We planted our first Syrah grapes in 2000. Syrah adapts perfectly to the Douro and expresses the characteristics of the soil rather than its specific varietal flavour. 50% Touriga Nacional, 25% Syrah, 20% Touriga Francesa, 5% Tinto Cão.

Tasting Note: Cedro do Noval presents a dense red colour. Fruity and spicy aromas on the nose, followed by chewy flavours of chocolate and dark plum. The palate reveals a firm acidity and finishes with beautiful fruit and slight smokeness.

Vinification: The wine is vinified in stainless steel vats for a period of 7 days, where it then undergoes malolactic fermentation.

Ageing: The wine is aged during 11 months in French oak barrels, 8% in new barrels.

Serving Temperature: 16ºC-18ºC

Winemaker: António Agrellos