Lieferzeit: 4 - 7 Tage

"Cask sample. Touriga Nacional (55%) and Touriga Franca (45%) grapes … yes, just two grapes encapsulate enticing bright fragrant violets, smoky prune, licorice and white pepper notes. At the outset a medium-bodied Vesuvio, which put on weight over several days and delivered purple-velvet-like smoothness and a lively mid-palate. Sporting full-throttle flavors of uber-ripe plum and boysenberry fruit, laden with lush dark chocolate on the aftertaste. The tannins are subverted to the fruit early on, balanced by just enough acidity to carry the fruit-forward sweetness, evolving a couple of days later into a long and luscious powerful tannic finish. The hallmark balance, typical of this Single Quinta property with impeccable pedigree is in full evidence; albeit seemingly slightly less densely concentrated than any other generally declared Vesuvio between 1994 and 2003 (at this early point in time). Nonetheless, this Port will age beautifully for the next thirty something years. 2,000 cases produced (12 x 750) or about 5-6% of Vesuvio’s total grape production. A stylish and hedonistic Vesuvio. 93-95+ points 8/9/09 " - Roy Hersh 11/2009