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Score 17/20 · Drink 2008-2018, Jancis Robinson MW, Dec 2008

Heady and a little dry. Herby and exaggerated with dry finish. A little coarse at present? (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

95
95/100

Wine Spectator

90
90/100

The Wine Advocate

More reviews and scores

93 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jan 2006

Full ruby. Pure, sexy aromas of black fruits, minerals and spice cake. Concentrated, superrich and impressively structured; a sweet, dense, primary wine with terrific depth and breadth. Offers intriguing hints of woodsmoke and pomegranate, and conveys a strong sense of extract. The vibrant finish features compellingly sweet tannins and a whiplash of black cherry and licorice flavor. A great showing already, but this should reward 12 to 15 years of aging.

90 points
Pierre Rovani
Score 90/100 · Drink 2018-2035, Pierre Rovani, Oct 2005

Waxy black and red cherries are found in the aromatic profile of the 2003 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port. Thick, creamy-textured, and exuberant, it offers a medium to full-bodied personality redolent with sweet black cherries and blackberries. A seductively sexy port, it is seamless, feminine, ample, and displays a long, syrupy finish that more than makes up for a slight lack of complexity. Projected maturity: 2018-2035. Importer: Premium Port Wines, Inc., San Francisco, CA; tel. (866) 554-9920

15 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15/20 · Jancis Robinson MW, May 2005

Maroon/crimson. Not much on the nose other than alcohol. Very sweet start and then lots of extremely noticeable acidity. Not that much tannin or intensity. Relatively lightweight. (JR)

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Quinta do Vesuvio
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Colour

Red

Taste

Sweet

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