1996 is one of the best vintages ever produced in Vesuvio. Quinta do Vesuvio never fails to impress and their 1996 Vintage Port showcases all the characteristic weight and depth of the Symingtons' best single property: The palate reveals excellent richness, layers of flavour, well-balanced tannin, and a persistent, satisfying finish. Intense and ample, it should drink well for the next years to 2025
Food-Pairing
This port is delicious with foie gras, certain cheeses (Gorgonzola, Roquefort), as an aperitif or as dessert wine
Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Alcohol content
19,5 %vol
Store & Serve
Serve at 16-18 °C. Must be opened 6 to 24h in advance
Vintage port wine can not remain open for a long time, because it oxidizes faster. After opening, maximum 2 days shelf life
Critics & Awards
92/100 - Falstaff Magazin
Tasted: 12-Dec-2014
17,5/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: 01-Dec-2009
95/100 - Wine Spectator
Tasted: 30-Apr-1998
93/100 - Jamie Goode
93/100 - CellarTracker (23 notes)
89/100 - Stephen Tanzer
Argent - Decanter World Wine Awards 2006