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Quinta do Vesuvio Capela da Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port

Quinta do Vesuvio
1997
2016
2017
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750 mL
Wine Type
Red Fortified Wine
RegionDouro
Alcohol Level
Country
Portugal
SubregionPorto
Drinking Window
GrapesTinto CãoTouriga NacionalTouriga FrancaTinta RorizTinta Barroca
Wine Description:
This Quinta do Vesuvio Capela da Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port is a full-bodied and robust fortified wine from Douro, Portugal. It is produced from a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, and it is aged in oak barrels for 20 months. The Capela da Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port is a wine with great aging potential and can be enjoyed now or cellared for decades to come. It pairs well with strong cheeses, chocolate desserts, or can be enjoyed on its own as a digestif.
Pros:
  • This Vintage Port has a deep, ruby red color with a nose of dark cherry, dried figs, and dark chocolate
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Cons:
  • The alcohol content of this Vintage Port is quite high, and can be overpowering for some drinkers
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User Rating:

4.8
Sometimes Reviewed

Expert Rating:

4.8

Wine Expert Note:

This Quinta do Vesuvio Capela da Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port is an impressive, dark and intense fortified wine. It is thick and complex, with a deep blackberry and cherry nose, along with aromas of mocha, spices, and leather. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied and velvety texture, with flavors of ripe black and red fruits, as well as notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and baking spices. The finish is long and elegant, with a pleasant lingering sweetness. This is a truly remarkable Port, one that will bring joy to any wine enthusiast.
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