Quinta do Vesuvio (Symington)

Vintage Porto Port Blend

9.46 ratings
9.82 pro ratings
Porto, Douro, Portugal
Port Blend
Blue Cheese, Chocolate & Caramel, Vanilla & Caramel, Salami & Prosciutto, Fruit & Berries, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Soft Cheese, Chocolate & Coffee
Top Notes For
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.8

At the peak of perfection!

At the peak of perfection!

Nov 26th, 2015
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.8

Silky smooth. Dark chocolate, mocha, fig, dried currants. At the peak of perfection.

Silky smooth. Dark chocolate, mocha, fig, dried currants. At the peak of perfection.

Sep 16th, 2015
Doug Powers

I’ve loved this Porto in the past, but this bottle seems to have lost a lot of its fruit, still pretty good aromatically, but finish is largely boozy with the spirit really pronounced, tasting more like a so-so barleywine. Good only.

I’ve loved this Porto in the past, but this bottle seems to have lost a lot of its fruit, still pretty good aromatically, but finish is largely boozy with the spirit really pronounced, tasting more like a so-so barleywine. Good only.

May 6th, 2024
Doug Powers

This seems sweeter and younger than the excellent 1991 Vesuvio from last night, the spirit is really separated at this point (after an 8-hour decant), will need more aging, love the sweetness, though.

This seems sweeter and younger than the excellent 1991 Vesuvio from last night, the spirit is really separated at this point (after an 8-hour decant), will need more aging, love the sweetness, though.

Jan 17th, 2021
Doug Powers

Still quite primary, even after 11 hours in a decanter, towards the sweeter (Graham's) style, lovely Porto.

Still quite primary, even after 11 hours in a decanter, towards the sweeter (Graham's) style, lovely Porto.

Nov 11th, 2013
Abiel Garcia

Abiel had this 8 years ago

Abiel had this 8 years ago

Apr 13th, 2016