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