Quinta do Vesuvio Douro 2022
| Producer | Quinta do Vesuvio |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Rich & Savoury |
| Grape Blend | 75% Touriga Nacional 22% Touriga Franca 3% Tinta Amarela |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 14 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Bold, elegant blend |
| Food Pairing Guide | Perfect with slow-roasted lamb, game dishes, aged cheeses, or truffle risotto—meals that match its depth and sophistication. |
Quinta do Vesúvio Douro embodies the rare mix of power and elegance. Grown on steep schist and granite slopes rising from the Douro River, the vines benefit from unique soils and dramatic altitude changes.
Predominantly composed of Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional (with a touch of Tinta Amarela), this wine is hand-crafted with an eye to age. The result delivers an aromatic profile of rose-petal and rock-rose, dark berries, spice and a hint of resinous herbs.
On the palate, it offers concentrated black plum and bramble fruit, finely grained yet firm tannins, and a taut acidity that carries the long, mineral-tinged finish. Each sip speaks of the rugged terrain and disciplined winemaking—ready to enjoy now with decanting, yet built for cellaring.
Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply connecting with the heart of the Douro, this wine delivers grace, depth and presence in every glass.
Quinta do Vesuvio dates back to 1827 and has long been considered one of the finest vineyards in Portugal. It was originally owned by the legendary Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, a visionary woman who revolutionized winemaking in the Douro. Back in the 19th century, when most estates struggled with disease and economic hardship, she expanded and modernized Vesuvio, helping to set the standard for quality winemaking in the region.
Today, the estate is owned by the Symington family—one of the great names in Port and Douro winemaking, with over 130 years of experience. They continue to produce top-quality Ports and dry red wines from this extraordinary property.
The Vesuvio grapes, hand-picked at perfect ripeness into 20kg boxes, are transported to Quinta do Sol Reserve Winery. On arrival at the winery the bunches undergo an initial manual sorting followed by gentle de-stemming after which the berries are sorted before being gravity-fed into the small fermenting tanks. Crushing only occurs during the gravity entry into the vat, thus avoiding undesirable oxidation. Fermentations are monitored and adjusted so that the best of each grape variety is obtained. A post- fermentative maceration follows to extract tannins from the seeds which complement the ones obtained from the skins, thus promoting the development of a larger mouth feel and increasing the aging potential of the wine.
Vesuvio’s vineyards are some of the most extreme in the Douro, with vines planted on steep terraces along the river. The terrain is rugged, making hand-harvesting essential, and the poor, rocky soil forces the vines to work hard, producing low yields but incredibly concentrated grapes.
The estate benefits from warm days and cool nights, which help balance the richness of the fruit with fresh acidity, giving the wines elegance and structure.
While Vesuvio is known for its traditional lagar foot-treading method for Port production, their dry red wines—like Pombal do Vesuvio—are made using a more modern approach, showcasing pure fruit flavors and a refined, balanced structure.
