Nacional 2000 Quinta do Noval

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Fortified
Brand	Quinta do Noval
Vintage	2000
Country	Portugal
Region	Douro
Grape	Port Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Stock	1

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (93)

The 2000 Nacional exhibits a blue/purple/black color, but the nose is closed. With aeration (day 2), additional graphite and pungent, spicy creme de cassis characteristics emerge. Structured, muscular, and tannic, it requires 5-10 years of cellaring. Although long and pure, at this stage of development it is not significantly better than the regular bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2040.

Winespectator (97)

A very fruity aroma leads to concentrated flavors of raspberry, iron, fig, dark plum, slate and smoke. Refined and unctuous, with a deep well of molten chocolate. Long finish.

BOW (8.50)

Jancis Robinson (18.50)

Blackish crimson with a little bit of development at the rim. Pretty racy nose with some ethereal character. Then wild and sweet with a note of cumin on the palate. Very different from the regular 2000. Still quite chewy on the end but only after a massive weight of sweet fruit.