The 2007 vintage at Quinta do Vesuvio was all about the extremely low yield, which allowed the grapes to produce wines of unbelievable concentration and vigour, with an intense deep purple colour and incredibly rich fruit flavours. Very, very impressive.
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
93/100 - Falstaff Magazin
Tasted: 12-Dec-2014
94/100 - Wine Enthusiast
Tasted: 12-Jul-2011
94/100 - Wine Spectator
Tasted: 31-May-2010
17,5/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: 21-May-2009
Double Gold - San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2010
96/100 - Wine & Spirits Magazine
Tasted: 01-Dec-2009
19/20 - Revista de Vinhos
Tasted: 01-Dec-2009
96/100 - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate Tasted: 30-Nov-2009
95/100 - Jamie Goode
Tasted: 01-May-2009
94/100 - Stephen Tanzer
93/100 - CellarTracker (14 notes)