Vintage Port 2016 Quinta do Vesuvio

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Fortified
Brand	Quinta do Vesuvio
Vintage	2016
Country	Portugal
Region	Douro
Grape	Port Blend
Alcohol %	20%
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2078
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

The 2016 Vintage Port is a blend of 43% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca and 17% Alicante Bouschet, with Tinta Amarela and Sousão filling out the rest. It comes in with 115 grams of residual sugar. If this Quinta has a hallmark to me, it is the expressive, gorgeous fruit. It has a seductive feel, but it is also muscular and intense. It is one of the most muscular in the Symington stable this year, with the concentration to soak up the power. I'd give this the nod for the moment over the 2015, but they are pretty close, granting that I do not have them side by side. They may wind up in more or less the same place overall in the long run. We'll see. That said, this seems superb.

Winespectator (94)

The greenness and stalkiness comes through here with a minty, fennel character as well as blueberry and violet undertones. Peppermint, too. Full-bodied and off-dry, showcasing blue fruits and a spicy, fresh finish.