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Quinta do Vesúvio

Sociedade agrícola da Quinta do Vesuvio, Lda.

Owner Symington family
Vintage Port Brands Quinta do Vesuvio, Capela

Although historical records mention Vesúvio as early as 1565 it was primarily under the auspices of the Douro's redoubtable widow, Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, that this vineyard estate acquired its legendary reputation. The quinta has 7 hills (and so has Lisbon and Rome) and 30 valleys within its walls. The estate's founder was her husband’s father who 1823 began the ambitious task of planting the vineyard. This gargantuan enterprise involving the shaping and construction of terraces on the intractable slopes and the planting of hundreds of thousands of vines took his legions of workers thirteen years to complete. When he died in 1835 Antonia had just been married for 3 months with his son with the same name. After her husband’s death, she continued to develop the property which included several new quintas and which under her able management became the show-piece quinta of the Douro.

The quinta remained in the hands of the family with 18 owners and the grapes were sold to Ferreira until 1989 when the property was purchased by the Symington family. Now the quinta is not tied to any single company and the plan is to run and marketing the quinta independently. It is back to Dona Antonia’s days when she sold her wine to English wine merchants and the quinta’s name appeared on the labels. Excellent years they also declare Capela da Quinta do Vesuvio as a top brand of Quinta do Vesuvio. The first year of this was 2007.

Quinta do Vesuvio Vintages:1863, 1963 (Ferreira), 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Capela da Quinta do Vesuvio Vintages:2007, 2011, 2016, 2017

Vintage Port tasting notes:

HouseQuinta do Vesuvio
Ferreira
Vintage1963
ColourMature yellow quite nice in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetComplex bouquet of mint, toffee, cream candy, sweet liquorice and crème caramel in the nose.Score range16.50 - 17.50
TasteMature and at its peak. Quite full-bodied. Toffee, mint, sweet liquorice and crème caramel in flavour. Elegant and balanced today and will probably not be better. Complex, long and very attractive finish. A wonderful port indeed!Average score17.10
Last tasted14th December 2019Point this date17.50
CommentTaste at a Wine Friend’s home.
This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdals Private Collection.

In 2005 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
In 2013 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1989
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetToasted aroma with chestnuts, fudge, candy, chocolate and toffee in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.25
TasteMedium bodied. Mature and peaking with chocolate in taste. Balanced and rather complex but will not be better. Very good and attractive finish. Enjoy it now!Average score16.00
Last tasted5th March 2015Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1990
ColourPale ruby with a yellow and very mature rim in the colour.Number of tastings14
BouquetCream candy, toffee, sweet liquorice, cacao, dark chocolate, herbs and fudge in the nose.Score range15.40 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. On top but maybe with some delicate old acidity in taste. Cream toffee, sweet liquorice, cacao, chocolate, candy and some herbs in the mouth. Balanced and quite attractive with a rather long and quite lovely finish.Average score15.87
Last tasted16th August 2024Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1991
ColourStill very dark in colour but with a sunset rim in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetComplex mulberry, crème caramel, salted toffee and dark chocolate in the nose.Score range16.50 - 16.50
TasteFull-bodied but astonishing immature and will be better. Mulberry and crème caramel in flavour. Balanced and complex port. Lovely, long and wonderful finish.Average score16.50
Last tasted5th March 2015Point this date16.50
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1992
ColourStill quite dark in colour with a yellow edge.Number of tastings2
BouquetCream candy, crème caramel, leather, candy and roasted expresso in the nose.Score range15.75 - 16.75
TasteQuite full-bodied. Rather mature but still with some soft tannin and will probably be better. Roasted coffee and crème caramel in taste. Easy to drink and enjoy with a rather long and rather attractive finish.Average score16.25
Last tasted8th November 2018Point this date16.75
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1994
ColourStill very dark ruby with a hint of mature edge in colour.Number of tastings11
BouquetCrème caramel, toffee, candy, violet, cacao, dark chocolate, roasted coffee, herbs and some spiciness in the nose.Score range16.25 - 18.00
TasteFull-bodied. Quite mature and almost peaking but still some soft tannins and will probably be better. Violet, crème caramel, cacao and cream candy and much more in taste and with a lovely, very generous, attractive and long finish. What a lovely port indeed!Average score16.66
Last tasted18th May 2024Point this date18.00
CommentTasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.
One bottle has been defect.

In 2024 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1995
ColourStill quite dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings9
BouquetGenerous bouquet of roasted coffee beans, cacao, dark chocolate, cream candy and butterscotch in the nose.Score range15.90 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Mature, peaking and delicious to drink and will probably not be better. Butterscotch, cacao and roasted coffee in taste. Balanced and a hint of sweetness and quite complex with a quite long and delicate finish. This is a very nice port.Average score16.24
Last tasted21st March 2024Point this date16.50
CommentTasted at the 18% Wine Society in Malmö.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1996
ColourDark blue in colour with a yellow rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetBlackberry, dark berry, cherry and some chocolate in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.00
TasteQuite full-bodied. Immature and still some soft tannin. Will be better. Mulberry and a hint of pale chocolate in flavour. Lovely and promising finish. Easy to drink and enjoy now but just wait.Average score15.75
Last tasted5th March 2015Point this date16.00
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1997
ColourStill quite dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings7
BouquetDark chocolate, cacao, candy, roasted coffee and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.90
TasteLovely body. Quite mature and almost peaking. Balanced and very elegant. Tasty with cacao, chocolate and cream candy in mouth. A long, quite intensive and very delicious finish. Very easy to drink and love indeed!Average score15.95
Last tasted30th May 2023Point this date16.90
CommentTasted at home in 13th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1998
ColourStill quite dark ruby but yellow and mature edge in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetCacao, chocolate, toffee, fudge, nuts, caramel and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range15.40 - 16.50
TasteLovely body. Mature and almost peaking but sweet and with some round and elegant tannins. Balance with cacao chocolate, nuts, toffee and much more in taste and with quite long and lovely finish. Very easy to drink and like.Average score15.95
Last tasted9th June 2024Point this date16.50
CommentTasted on our vacation.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage1999
ColourStill dark ruby in colour with a yellow rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetVery lovely nose with dark berries, sweet liquorice, spring flowers and some mint.Score range16.50 - 16.50
TasteFull-bodied. Still a bit immature with lovely soft tannins. Loaded with fruit and mulberry in flavour. Lovely long finish.Average score16.50
Last tasted10th July 2021Point this date16.50
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2000
ColourStill very dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetToffee, cream candy, some herbs and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.50
TasteFull-bodied. Almost mature but still with some very elegant and attractive tannins. Balanced and a very complex port. Toffee, cream candy and old grocery shop in flavour. A long, delicate and quite wonderful finish. This will be a wonderful port to follow.Average score16.08
Last tasted12th March 2021Point this date16.50
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2001
ColourYellow, mature in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetCacao, coffee, dark chocolate, some toffee, candy and some herbs in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.75
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking but still with some round and elegant tannins. Balanced and quite complex. Cacao, toffee, cream candy and dark chocolate in taste. Quite long, rather attractive and seductive finish.Average score16.33
Last tasted28th July 2024Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2003
ColourRuby in colour with a yellow rim.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark berries, mature and dried fruit, chocolate and cacao in the nose.Score range16.50 - 16.50
TasteFull-bodied and semi dry. Dark berries, dark cherry as well as mature and dried fruit in the flavour. Long and attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted24th September 2023Point this date16.50
CommentTasted at Graham’s lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2004
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetJuicy and dark berry in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Immature and lots of tannins. Hard to swallow. Loaded with fruit and dark berry in flavour. Attractive finish.
Last tasted6th November 2006Rating this dateImpressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2005
ColourStill dark ruby in colour but with a yellow edge.Number of tastings2
BouquetViolet, candy, mulberry, toffee, some herbs and much more in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.40
TasteMedium bodied. Quite mature but with still some exciting silky tannins. Violet, toffee, herbs and mulberry in taste. Elegant and balanced ports with a long and attractive finish but will be better with time.Average score16.30
Last tasted22nd March 2020Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2006
ColourQuite dark ruby with a hint of a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCandy, cream candy, cacao, some dark berries and some liquorice in the noseScore range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Still a bit immature with some elegant and attractive tannins and will of course be better. Quite complex and very tasty with candy, cacao and some liquorice in the mouth. The finish is long, seductive and very attractive.Average score
Last tasted29th February 2020Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2007
ColourQuite dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berry such as mulberry. Blackberry and dark cherry but also mint, liquorice and some spiciness in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.25
TasteQuite full-bodied. Still rather immature with quite a lot of round and very elegant tannins and will improve a lot. Balanced with dark berries, liquorice, mint and spiciness in taste. Quite easy to drink with rather long and quite attractive finish. Will be interesting to follow.Average score
Last tasted21st April 2021Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at home in Second International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2009
ColourVery black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetJuicy and dark berry in the nose.
TasteQuite full-bodied. Immature and full of tannins. Hard to swallow. Loaded with fruit in flavour. Long finish but hard appreciating now.
Last tasted7th November 2011Rating this dateImpressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2010
ColourStill almost black in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetImpressive bouquet of mulberry, black berry, dark cherry, fruit and much more in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.00
TasteQuite full-bodied. Immature and lots of tannins. Will be much better. Loaded with fruit and mulberry and blackberry in flavour. Balanced and we think quite elegant. Classic port with a long finish. An impressive port indeed.Average score
Last tasted7th November 2016Point this date16.00
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2011
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetQuite closed but with fruit, black cherry and dark berry in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Immature and elegant tannins. Loaded with fruit and berry in flavour. Quite elegant. Long finish and quite easy to appreciate. A lovely and interesting port.
Last tasted10th September 2014Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentIn Quinta do Vesuvio’s lodge at the trip to Oporto – Douro, Portugal with the Port Wine Club est. 1981 in Copenhagen.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2012
ColourStill quite dark ruby with just a hint of a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetBlack cherry, mulberry, dark cherry and blue berry but now also some cacao and dark chocolate in the noseScore range16.00 - 16.25
TasteLovely body. Still lots of round and attractive tannins but balanced and attractive. Loaded with fruit, black berry and also cacao in taste. Quite elegant and with a rather long, lovely and quite complex and tannic finish which is appreciated.Average score16.13
Last tasted6th September 2024Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2013
ColourStill almost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, blackberry, sweet liquorice, minty and lots of fruit in the noseScore range16.00 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Still lots of tannins and will improve a lot. Mulberry, blackberry, some liquorice and lots of fruit in taste. Balanced and very tasty with a long and lovely finish with lots of tannins which is appreciated. Is very promising and will be lovely and exciting to follow.Average score
Last tasted27th November 2021Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2016
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, blackberry, sweet liquorice and loaded with dark berry and fruit in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Lots of lovely tannins. Balanced and very complex. Mulberry, black berry and mature fruit in taste. Really elegant with a long and lovely finish which is appreciated. Will be very interesting to follow.
Last tasted30th November 2018Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetLoaded with dark berries, roses, and spiciness such as ginger, liquorice and dark mature fruit in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Lots of lovely and very delicate tannins. Balanced and very complex. Mulberries, black berries and mature fruit in taste but also some spiciness and ginger. Really elegant and very long finish which truly is appreciated.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2018
ColourDark ruby almost black in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetMature fruit and dark berries in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Lots of tannins and will improve a lot. Balanced and lots of fruit and dark berries in taste. Elegant finish with lot of tannins. Will be very interesting to follow.
Last tasted7th November 2022Rating this dateVery Good/Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2019
ColourDark ruby.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries, blackberry, mint and a lot of fruite in the nose.
TasteMedium body and quite sweet. Lots of tannins and will improve a lot. Balanced and lots of fruit and dark berries in taste. Elegant finish with lot of tannins. Will be very interesting to follow.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersJB

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