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Quinta do Vesuvio Capela, 2022 Vintage Port

Capela, Vintage Port
150cl Magnum Bottles

Bottle size: 150cl

ABV: 20%

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$569.99 USD

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    • Description

    We are excited to announce the latest Vintage Port releases from Symington Family estate which includes the fabulous Quinta Do Vesuvio Capella 2022.

    Quinta do Vesuvio Capela Tech Sheet

    Capela, a super cuvée micro-production Vintage Port realised from just three micro-terroirs, is the ultimate expression of the Vesúvio estate and is only released in the most exceptional of years. Making up just 1% of the estate’s total production, it is partly produced from 100-year-old vines in the Vinha da Capela vineyard.

    Considered to be one of the most magnificent estates in the Douro Valley, Quinta do Vesúvio is the last major property in the region to produce its Ports exclusively using the traditional method of treading in granite lagares – an unbroken tradition since the winery was built in 1827.

    TASTING NOTE
    Aromas of schist dust with notes of lavender and rockrose (Cistus), which are especially evocative of Vesúvio’s main valley, site of
    one of Capela’s contributing vineyards, the ‘Escola’. Compact
    and voluminous with grainy tannins carrying peppery spice and underwriting the powerful structure that is simultaneously lean and taut — a Capela hallmark. Intense and fresh on the palate, laced with black fruit and hints of dark chocolate, the long aftertaste reveals tea and tobacco.

    Technical Details
    Alcohol by volume: 20% vol. Total acidity: 4.60
    Baumé: 3.50°
    pH: 3.64
    Bottled (unfiltered): May 2024
    Winemakers: Charles Symington and José Luís Cavalheiro

    About Quinta do Vesuvio
    Quinta do Vesúvio is located in the Douro Superior, the demarcated region’s hottest and driest sub- region with just 470 mm average annual rainfall. The property’s sheer size (326 hectares) and mountainous terrain result in varied aspects, predominantly north and northwest, as it occupies a south bank position along the Douro River.
    The vineyards are laid out along varying altitudes, ranging from 110 metres up to almost 500 metres above sea level. These two variables are important features of the property’s terroir; combined they shield the vineyard from excessive heat.
    The estate’s mature vineyards in the Vale da Teja section of the property date from the 1970s and are a vital contribution to the wines in challenging years. These vines have a well-developed root system, enabling them to tap the water in the subsoil, providing vital sustenance through the dry summer conditions. They contribute to the incredible complexity and structure of Quinta do Vesúvio wines.

    Condition

    New

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