In the glass
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Dense black fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa and wild herb. -
Roast game
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Firm structure for gamey meat.
How to serve Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Stilton, Dark chocolate, Roast game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bought by the Symingtons in 1989, Vesuvio makes a single-quinta Vintage Port every declared year, still trodden by foot in its granite lagares.
- 1827 — Estate established
- 1989 — Symington family acquires Vesuvio
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Vesuvio
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela, Alicante Bouschet
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Foot-trodden in granite lagares, aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 160 at release
- Drinking window
- 20 to 50 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Scores
- Wine Advocate 97 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2019)
- Wine Spectator 95 (2015 vintage, reviewed 2018)
Frequently asked about Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port
What does Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A powerful single-quinta Vintage Port from the grand Douro Superior estate, foot-trodden in granite lagares, with dense black fruit and a mineral, ageworthy structure.
When should I drink Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port?
Drink 20 to 50 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port?
Stilton is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate and Roast game. Dense black fruit cut by blue cheese.
What grapes are in Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela, Alicante Bouschet. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.