Quinta do Vesuvio - Pombal do Vesuvio 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Quinta do Vesuvio
Country	Portugal
Region	Douro Valley
Varietal	Touriga Franca,  Touriga Nacional,  Tinta Amarela
Vintage	2022
Sku	129613
Size	750ml
ABV	14.00%

  

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Quinta do Vesuvio is one of the greatest
estates of the Douro. The magnificent
house, chapel and winery were built in 1827.
Vesuvio has been considered one of the
most important properties of the Douro
throughout its long history.
The 137-hectare vineyard is predominantly
north and west facing and rises from 110
meters at the river side to 450 meters. This
estate makes exceptionally balanced wines,
amongst the finest in the entire region. The
soil is predominantly schistous with small
granite outcrops.

THE WINE
One of the principal components of Pombal do Vesuvio comes from the terraced
vineyards that surround the ancient dovecote (‘pombal’ in Portuguese) planted
primarily with Touriga Nacional during 2000 in the heart of this legendary Douro
property. Touriga Franca from the Vale da Teja and Minas vineyards is the other
significant contributor to the Pombal, along with a smaller contribution from the Tinta
Amarela from the Quinta Nova vineyard.
VINTAGE OVERVIEW
The three months leading up to the vintage were among the hottest and driest ever
recorded in the Douro, with a succession of heatwaves, unprecedented in their scope
and duration. We had — until the end of August — 70% less rainfall than the 30-year
average and the soils were visibly parched. However, it was quite extraordinary just
how well the vines were looking with few vineyards showing signs of hydric stress - a
testament to their resilience and adaptability to harsh conditions. September brought
a considerable drop in temperatures both by day and by night, and the importance
of this cannot be overstated, easing the strain on the vines, and providing propitious
conditions for maturations to progress. It is incredible that the Douro has come
through such trying conditions, delivering wines at a level of quality that many would
not have believed possible at the start of the vintage.
WINEMAKING
The grapes for Pombal are hand-picked into small containers. At the winery, the
bunches undergo an initial manual sorting followed by gentle de-stemming after
which the berries are sorted before being gravity-fed into the small fermenting tanks.
Fermentations are closely monitored and adjusted so that all the grapes’ aromatic and
taste potential is obtained.We aim to produce a well-balanced wine with expressive fruit
and harmonious flavours, ready to enjoy young whilst conserving good ageing potential,
a characteristic of Douro wines.
WINEMAKERS
Charles Symington, Pedro Correia
and Hugo Almeida.
PROVENANCE & GRAPE VARIETIES
Quinta do Vesúvio
65% Touriga Nacional
32,5% Touriga Franca
2,5% Tinta Amarela
AGEING & PRODUCTION
9 months in French oak barrels
of 400 and 225 litres.
Bottled in April 2023.
STORAGE & SERVING
Ready for drinking, although the wine
will benefit from some cellaring and will
develop favourably in bottle through 2030.
WINE SPECIFICATION
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Volatile acidity: 0,6 g/L (acetic acid)
Total acidity: 6,0 g/L (tartaric acid)
pH: 3,77
Total sugars (glu+fru): < 0,6 g/l
Energy Value: 340 KJ/100 ml or 82 kcal/100 ml
Carbohydrates: 0,9 g / 100 ml
Allergy advice: Contains sulphites
Compatible with vegetarian and vegan diets
POMBAL DO VESUVIO
DOC DOURO RED 2022