2016 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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2016 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Inky black in colour, an incredible density of colour compared to most other ports from this vintage. Dense nose full of violets and black plums. A sparkle on entry from the acidity delivers a good dense palate that is full of concentrated flavour with fruit and acidity emerging in just the right proportions. A great tannic core which will become more obvious over the next 5-10 years as the fruit settles in. This is very much a fruit forward wine with a great structure. Nice port, without being great port. 88-90.

Tasted 12 September 2018.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Doggett
Morgan 1991
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Re: 2016 Quinta do Vesuvio

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V16 Deep ruby red with purple tinge, lovely nose. Sweet, smooth and silky on the palate. Long finish with well balanced acidity. A beautiful port but paled a bit against the special Capella release.
94 points
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Graham’s 1977
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Re: 2016 Quinta do Vesuvio

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95% opacity, Very dark red. Dark fruits, plums on the nose. Full, very tannic. High tannins, medium coarseness. Plums, low-medium acidity.
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