Quinta do Vesuvio - Generic
"Historic quinta… making its name for powerful, super-concentrated but complex vintage ports."
Susan Keevil with Susy Atkins, The Which? Wine Guide 2003, 2003

Quinta do Vesuvio 1994 - Vintage
"Narrow-rimmed black-red; a dense, rich, persistent blend of fruit and minerals, a very classy early bouquet; perfectly balanced, concentrated midleweight Port, with a frame of very fine-textured, velvety tannin; deep, sweet, rich and generous to taste, with great complexity and a mouth-filling scent and spiciness; a wonderfully enveloping flavor, exceptional refinement and remarkable scented length. Discreet, understated power allied to the absolutely effortless harmony and feeling of completeness that is the hallmark of truly great wines. A glorious Vintage Port of outstanding quality."
Michael Schuster, The World of Fine Wine, 12/2007

Quinta do Vesuvio 1996 - Vintage
"There are cheaper Single Quinta Ports on the market at the moment, but this is the one to buy. It's fiery, sweet and peppery, with masses of fruit and dark, brooding concentration."
Tim Atkin, The Observer Food Monthly, 12/2006

Quinta do Vesuvio 1997 - Vintage
"'Wow' was my first impression when sniffing and sipping this wine. Impenetrable opacity to this wine’s appearance. An herbal note and straight forward violet aromas punched my proboscis. A massive wine, yet more approachable than expected from the ink in the glass, with ripe, chalky tannins but otherwise a gorgeous mouth feel. Almost syrupy but the acidity prevents the viscous black currant fruit from seeming cloying. With all of this, the best part of this Port is the sensational length and complexity to the aftertaste. If you own a case, open a bottle tomorrow. If you own a single bottle, wait fifteen to twenty years and drink it when it’s more mature."
Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port, 26/10/2005

Quinta do Vesuvio 2000 - Vintage
"A different style altogether – cool mint and eucalyptus with a touch of mint chocolate rounds out the rich, concentrated blackberry and floral fruit. It is wonderfully concentrated and shows real power and a clean dry edge."
Wine International, 10/2003

Quinta do Vesuvio 2003 - Vintage
"Complex aromas of crushed berries, pepper and spices. Full-bodied, with medium sweetness and layers of polished tannins. Masses of berry, plum and citrus character. This single-vineyard Port is always superb."
James Suckling, Wine Spectator Online, 23/12/2005

Quinta do Vesuvio 2004 - Vintage
"This is very grapey on the nose, with hints of rose. Full-bodied and very balanced, with ultrafine, silky tannins and a long, long finish. Beautiful and balanced."
James Suckling, Wine Spectator, 31/12/2007

Quinta do Vesuvio 2005 - Vintage
"...dense, overtly ripe, rich and opulent; round and fleshy with plenty to give. Undeniably impressive."
Richard Mayson, Decanter Magazine, 12/2007

Quinta do Vesuvio 2006 - Vintage
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"The steep conical hill at Vesuvio grew a completely Douro and completely delicious wine in 2006. The fresh scent of cherries and the earthier mineral schist meld into an intoxicating fragrance that develops across the luscious exposition of the flavors. The structure is about sophistication rather than sheer power, firm yet supple and accessible. Catch a bottle before it shuts down, then cellar a cache for ten years or more."
Wine & Spirits, 12/2008

Quinta do Vesuvio 2007 - Vintage
"The purple/black 2007 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port offers up aromas of pine forest, menthol, pepper, Asian spices, and blackberry compote. This leads to a youthful, primary Port with gobs of mid-palate fruit, firm but ripe tannins, tremendous depth and concentration, and a succulence which raises it above the crowd. Impeccably balanced..."
Robert Parker (Jay Miller), eRobertParker.com, 27/02/2010

Quinta do Vesuvio 2007 - Vintage
"A great vintage of Vesuvio, this is completely Douro in its flavors, a bold stroke of color across the palate, a rush of green, red, blue and purple. It’s plump, if not downright fat (the wine seems softer in acidity than some of its peers), but it’s ripped by tannin, with a pervasive schistiness that makes it grand. Those resonant tannins combine with vibrant spice, licorice and green herb to create a hum of energy around all the fruit. The wine vibrates with power, intensely compressed. Drink it young to be wowed, or cellar it for decades; it’s anyone’s guess when this will calm down."
Wine & Spirits, 12/2009

Quinta do Vesuvio 2007 - Vintage
"Fine, pure, opulent, fragrant fruit; rich, spicy tannins with bitter chocolate concentration; fine and focused. Nothing over-ripe here this year, yet impressive for its ripeness and opulence. Foot trodden by all Symington family members!"
Richard Mayson, Decanter Magazine, 08/2009

Quinta do Vesuvio 2007 - Vintage
"The 2007 is first class, every bit ranking alongside the very top, more traditional Vintage Port names. This is so complete, svelte and velvety, yet is highly concentrated and powerful, without being over-saturated. Beautifully balanced, rounded and incredibly vibrant notes of clove, cinnamon, fresh berries, chocolate, plum and cherry. Delightful."
Justerini & Brooks, justerinis.com, 08/2009

Quinta do Vesuvio 2007 - Vintage
"The nose is somewhat subdued giving a gentle perfume of kirsch, violets, macerated blackberries and cedar complimented by earthy aromas of loam and underbrush. The palate is taut with crisp acidity and a high level of very fine tannins. Just enough richness to flesh-out the palate but not overwhelming. Very long finish."
Robert Parker, robertparker.com, 08/2009

Quinta do Vesuvio 2007 - Vintage
Score: 17.5 Drink 2016-35
"Vibrant purple. Very lush and almost rudely fruity. Lots of interesting dry tannins and herbs on the finish. Obviously very much a terroir wine. Lovely long finish."
Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 21/05/2009

Quinta do Vesuvio 2007 - Vintage
"Fascinating aromas of citrus fruits, blueberry and dried flowers, with tar notes as well, lead to a full-bodied, medium sweet palate, with a black pepper and spice undertone to the rich, ripe berry fruit. Turns chewy and tannic on the finish. So much to come with age in the bottle. Very typical for Vesuvio."
James Suckling, Wine Spectator, 06/05/2009

Quinta do Vesuvio 2007 - Vintage
"The nose is sumptuous and fleshy and this voluptuous richness of dark fruits is there on the palate. It is powerful, solid, a wonderful depth of fruit, the chewy blackcurrant vying with blackberry for dominance. The polished tannins give structure and a racy feel to the finish."
Derek Smedley, 05/2009

Quinta do Vesuvio 2007 - Capela Vintage
"Floral but closed on the nose, with underlying power and depth. Rich, still quite raw, needing time to come together. Very intense, with a solid, tannic, dark chocolate core. Finishes with a flourish."
Richard Mayson, Decanter Magazine, 08/2009