Quinta Do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2019 clarendon-hills the so called 'improving grape

the so called 'improving grape varieties') that Gaillac growers were encouraged to plant at the expense of traditional varieties from the 60's onwards were a disaster

The aging of Aszú takes place in the underground cellars excavated in the volcanic soil

Ideal for accompanying cured cheeses

This year's blend is Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)

The must of the rose and white are first cooled with the rose spending 24 hours on skins before fermentation

Quinta Do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2019 clarendon-hills the so called 'improving grape#66 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022 Typical blackcurrant and lavender aromas with traces of fennel, whose fragrance is often carried by the breeze in the vineyards at Vesvio. On the palate the wine delivers mouth filling ripe black fruit flavors; opulent and velvety, although with substantial volume and weighty structure. Very polished tannins provide a satisfyingly long, silky finish.