VINTAGE PORT 2001
Quinta do Vesuvio is located in one of the most privileged areas of the
Douro Superior and produces about 600 pipes from some of the oldest
mono varietal plantings in the Douro. All the Port made at the Quinta is
foot trodden in lagares. In 1989, Quinta do Vesuvio was purchased by the
Symington family whose involvement in the production and shipping of
Port began more than a century ago. Vesuvio is now ranked as one of the
top-tier Vintage Port producers.
VINTAGE OVERVIEW
The winter of 2001 will no doubt be remembered for the extraordinary
amount of rain that was experienced and the damage caused by the deluge
which continued for five months. Bud burst took place in mid March earlier
than usual, due to higher than average temperatures throughout the winter.
Flowering took place in May close to normal dates as vineyard development
was slowed down, due to mild weather conditions in early spring. In mid
June an excessively hot period brought about a significant reduction in crop
size. Temperatures throughout the summer were not excessive and useful
amounts of rain were experienced throughout July and August, maturation
taking place under favorable conditions in the lagares.
TASTING NOTE
Very dark ruby color. The Touriga Nacional’s tiny yields brought great
concentration to the wine, while the Touriga Franca, due to the good
weather during the harvest, achieved perfect ripening, created wines of great
elegance. The Tinta Barroca was very ripe at the time of picking, producing
wines of excellent structure and ageing potential. The old plantings of Roriz
had lower than normal yields in 2001, giving wines with a typical
concentration of berry fruit aromas.
WINEMAKER
Peter and Charles Symington
PROVENANCE & GRAPE VARIETIES
Vale da Teja
Touriga Franca - 42%
Tinta Roriz - 23%
Touriga Nacional - 18%
Tinta Barroca - 17%
FOOD PAIRING
Quinta do Vesuvio 2001 is a fabulous accompaniment to chocolate desserts, such as flourless chocolate cake or dark chocolate truffles, but can also be enjoyed on its own.

WINE SPECIFICATION
Alcohol: 20% vol
Total acidity: 4.0 g/l tartaric aci