This wine is rich and opulent with the classic nose of ‘violets’. This wine is dark, almost ink-purple. On the palate, has layers of rich concentrated fruit, the tannins are strong, but ripe. This is one of Vesuvio’s finest ever wines
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
94/100 - Falstaff Magazin
Tasted: 12-Dec-2014
17/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: 01-Dec-2008
93/100 - Wine Enthusiast
Tasted: 03-Jan-2004
94/100 - Wine Spectator
Tasted: 15-May-2003
96/100 - Jamie Goode
92/100 - Stephen Tanzer
92/100 - CellarTracker (20 notes)
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards, 2009