Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage 1989 Port
€ 153.00
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Garnet colour. Lovely mature fruit aromas. Remarkably balanced palate of ripe fruit and soft tannins. Sumptuous lingering finish, smooth and elegant
Food-Pairing
This port is delicious with foie gras, certain cheeses (Gorgonzola, Roquefort), as an aperitif or as dessert wine
Garnet colour. Lovely mature fruit aromas. Remarkably balanced palate of ripe fruit and soft tannins. Sumptuous lingering finish, smooth and elegant
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
grapes are mostly from the west-facing vineyard Vale da Teja (30 years is the average age of these plantings). With its typical late ripening time, the Franca was last picked and that between 1 and 9 October
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 - Jamie Goode
Tasted: 02-Jan-1990
91/100 - CellarTracker (8 notes)
17,5/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: 01-Dec-2008
Very developed. Very rich and raisiny and satisfying, A little kick at the end. Pruney and utterly seductive…Clever anyone who has this in their cellar. A bit dry, and a bit of dry curry spice, on the finish. Jancis Robinson
Tags: Quinta do Vesuvio - Douro
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