{"product_id":"1996-quinta-do-vesuvio-vintage-port-douro","title":"1996 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port, Portugal, 0.75l","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e1996 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port – Douro, Portugal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003esingle-vineyard wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eorigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eQuinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from one of the most legendary Quintas of the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDouro Valley\u003c\/strong\u003eThe historical \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eQuinta do Vesuvio\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one of Portugal's most prestigious port wine estates and is world-renowned for its powerful, long-lasting vintage ports. The vineyards lie on steep terraces along the Douro River and are characterized by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eslate-rich soils, extreme slopes and a hot, dry climate\u003c\/strong\u003eThese conditions allow for exceptional grape concentration, giving the wines depth, structure, and remarkable complexity. Quinta do Vesuvio is considered one of the most authentic and characterful producers of great vintage ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe grapes are traditionally harvested and partly harvested in the historical vineyards. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eGranite lagares processed with footwork\u003c\/strong\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine is fortified by adding wine distillate, which preserves the natural fruit sweetness. The Vintage Port then matures first in casks and subsequently develops its exceptional complexity over decades in the bottle. This classic production method ensures \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDepth, concentration and enormous potential for maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe nose reveals a complex spectrum of aromas. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eblackberries, black cherries, blackcurrants and ripe plums\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003edark chocolate, spices, cigar box and dried figs\u003c\/strong\u003eWith increasing bottle aging, additional nuances develop. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLeather, mocha, nuts and balsamic notes\u003c\/strong\u003eOn the palate, the wine presents itself \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003epowerful, opulent and exceptionally profound\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eperfectly integrated sweetness, ripe tannins and remarkable freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e They create an impressive balance. The finale has a certain impact. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, complex and virtually endless\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFood recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIdeal \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eStilton, blue cheese, dark chocolate and desserts with cocoa\u003c\/strong\u003eEqually excellent as \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003emeditative soloist after dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e or as an accompaniment to high-quality cigars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSpecial features of the 1996 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe year \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e1996\u003c\/strong\u003e brought classic vintage ports to the Douro \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eexcellent structure, freshness and remarkable aging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e It stands out. After decades of bottle aging, the wine now displays a fascinating balance between youthful vigor and mature complexity. At the same time, it still possesses the potential for many more years of development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eQuinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e It is among the most impressive mature ports of its generation. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDepth, concentration, complexity and aristocratic elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e make it an exceptional collector's wine. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIconic vintage port of international renown\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impressively embodies the grandeur of the Douro Valley and the time-honored tradition of Quinta do Vesuvio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62501834621258,"sku":"1593","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_255.jpg?v=1782502660","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/1996-quinta-do-vesuvio-vintage-port-douro","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}