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 
 

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

 

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