1997 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Alex Bridgeman
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1997 Quinta do Vesuvio

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A bottle from CMAG's Vesuvio 10th Anniversary Case, opened on Wednesday 13th February 2019.

Mature appearance in the core with a medium rim and an opaque centre. Soft fruit leads on the nose, although it is a bit subdued. Balanced entry bringing dirty or baked fruit that was round, sweet and ripe before being baked. The mid-palate is much fresher with nice components (acidity, tannins and fruit) but not well balanced. A long, long finish of black cherries is the best and most flavoursome feature of this Port. 90/100. Tasted 13-Feb-19. Decanted 4 hours.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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