2004 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port

Tasting note

The 2004 vintage has beautifully perfumed aromas and vitality rather than powerful and firm tannins. Hints of crushed violet and cassis, with the famous eucalyptus and loganberry scent. Tasting reveals rich, velvety fruit that lingers with vitality.

Description

Visiting Quinta do Vesuvio is a breathtaking experience. It is the most spectacular Quinta in the Douro Valley, located in the wild and serenely beautiful upper reaches of the Douro, 120 km east of Porto and 45 km from the Spanish border. The great strength of Quinta do Vesuvio is its enormous size: 136 hectares of vineyard on a site of 325 hectares with a variety of microclimates. The vineyards are spread over seven hills and seven valleys and are at different altitudes, between 130 and 530 meters. No wonder that Vesuvio is seen as one of the great promises among vintage ports.
The legendary Quinta do Vesuvio was purchased in 1989 by the Symington family, also owners of the port houses Graham's, Dow's and Warre's. Through an ambitious investment program, Quinta do Vesuvio has joined the top of the port world and is now considered one of the best producers of vintage port. Unlike most port houses that produce a wide range of port wines, Quinta do Vesuvio only produces vintage ports: Quinta do Vesuvio and the rare Capela do Vesuvio. Grapes that do not meet the strict selection criteria are sold to other port houses.