The Quinta do Vesuvio 1998 remains slightly muted on the nose with notes of small black cherries smoke and sage. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery tannins the fruits having mellowed over the last few years less high-toned with attractive black olive notes inflecting the glossy black fruits. The finish is still a little broody with a smudge of alcohol denying it delineation. Drink now-2025. Tasted October 2011. Source: eRobertParker.com
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
18/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: 01-Dec-2008
87/100 - Wine & Spirits Magazine
Tasted: 01-Apr-2001
89/100 - Wine Spectator
Tasted: 28-Feb-2001
90/100 - Wine Enthusiast
Tasted: 02-Jan-2001
91/100 - CellarTracker (10 notes)
91/100 - Jamie Goode
Silver - San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2005