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Quinta do Vesuvio Capela Vintage Port 750 ml

Country: Portugal /

Region: Douro /

Style: Wine /

Size: 750 ml /

Vintage: 2017 /

Sku: 32234290

James Suckling99 Points
Wine Spectator97 Points
Decanter97 Points
$189.97 Reg. $189.99

Details

Details

Vintage may vary by location

Mesmerising aromas; lavender, eucalyptus, green tea and licorice. On the palate, the concentration and intensity are striking with layers of complexity. There is a wonderful interplay of invigorating black and red fruits underpinned by schist tannins that give balance to the impressive structure. The Sousão comes through in a spicy seasoning that underscores the wine's remarkable freshness. The seductive finish is endless and inspirational. Precise, fresh and multi-dimensional. An inspirational wine.

Vintage Port

Suggested Food Pairing:

Charcuterie-Cheese
Desserts

Reviews

James Suckling99 Points
Wine Spectator97 Points
Decanter97 Points
JS James Suckling: 99 Points
This is an old-vine Port with two-thirds coming from ancient ones. Bark, black tea, crushed grapes and mahogany. Big and grippy. Old, traditional styled Port with incredible depth and power. Big yet polished tannins. This is foot-trodden. Co-fermented. Real deal. Try after 2030.
WS Wine Spectator: 97 Points
Intense, with a terrific beam of blueberry, açaí and blackberry puree flavors coursing along, flanked by graphite and baker's chocolate notes and scored by streaks of licorice snap on the finish. A subtle violet accent weaves in the background, giving this lift and contrast. Offers a sappy, concentrated finish. Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Sousão and Touriga Franca. Best from 2035 through 2055.
D Decanter: 97 Points
A field blend from centenarian vines together with Touriga Franca, Alicante Bouschet, Sousão and Touriga Nacional. This has lovely lifted floral aromas, with wild berry and green tea on the nose. It's similarly exotic on the palate, showing great purity of fruit once again, alongside liquorice concentration wrapped around bold, spicy tannins. A massive finish leaves some fresh acidity from the Sousão. Drinking Window 2035 - 2060