TN: 2007 Quinta do Vesuvio Capela Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 2 hours - 30% Susao, 30% Tinta Franca and the balance of Touriga Nacional. Interestingly, the Touriga Nacional was picked and vinified nearly a month before the Susao and Tinta Franca, which were fermented together before being blended in with the Touriga Nacional. This cuvee is a super selection of the grapes at Vesuvio and is intended to be a long term keeper. Only 250 cases were produced. Intense colour, deeply purple and totally opaque. Closed on the nose with little showing. Big and tannic in the mouth, raw but showing all the elements for huge potential. Masses of fruit but tannins that just won't let go. The aftertaste is fairly low key, but is very long and tasty. Not a port for the faint hearted and one which will take several decades to reveal its true self. 90-92. 90 points