Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2013
S$150.00The Quinta do Vesuvio 2013 Single Quinta Vintage is an intense wine with floral, blackcurrant, and cassis notes and a powerful and attractive aroma arising from the predominance of Touriga Nacional combined with Alicante Bouschet. The presence of Touriga Franca and Sousão also adds complexity and spice. This Vesuvio is full-bodied, with long firm tannins and a powerful palate; it will age superbly for decades.
Mark Squires 95 points (2015): "Seeming full bodied and quite dry in perception when opened, it kept getting sexier with air and time, the sugar and the sweet fruit eventually popping up. At the day mark, it was irresistible and sensationally delicious. This inky black Vesuvio was probably my favorite Single Quinta in this report, although admittedly the beautiful Dow's makes it a close call and may have even more upside. If I had to pick one, though, this would likely be it. This is the sexier and more aromatic of the two. The Dow is more controlled and brooding, just a bit harder to read. They are both wonderful, though. On opening, this preened in its power, but its signature features will be the tasty fruit and powerful aromatics."
Vintage: 2013
Alcohol content: 20%
Volume: 75 cl
Grapes: Blend of traditional grapes from the Douro
Cellaring: drink or keep for a few decades
Serving: 16 to 18 C
Last: 5 to 6 days after opening
Pairing: The best combination with Vintage is blue cheese such as Stilton or chocolate and/or fruit desserts. It's an amazing combination when paired with a foie gras or a good cigar.