Quinta Do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2017 Overview

Quinta Do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2017 Tappit Hen

This striking Tappit Hen bottling of Quinta do Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port commemorates 30 years of Symington family ownership, showcasing the estate’s evolution into one of the Douro’s leading single-quinta producers. A bold and expressive wine, presented in a format designed for sharing.

Tasting Profile:

• Intense dark purple colour with a vibrant rim.
• Aromatically focused, it reveals pure black fruit with lifted bergamot and subtle floral notes.
• The palate is structured and layered, combining dense fruit concentration with sweet spice and finely grained tannins that build gradually.
• The finish is long, clean, and driven by pure fruit intensity and freshness.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

This vintage shines with dark‑chocolate desserts, black‑forest cake, chocolate fondant, or fig pudding. The purity of fruit and spice makes it a natural match for cocoa‑rich or berry‑based sweets.

For savoury pairings, reach for mature cheeses such as Stilton, aged Cheddar or blue cheeses with a salty edge. Smoked almonds, walnuts, and charcuterie also work beautifully with the wine’s spice and structure.

• Cheese
• Asian
• Desserts

Why We Love This Port Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us.

Our Review:

Team Member: Carl, Sale Director, WSET 3

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Symington

Port Type: Vintage Port

Port Style: Full-Bodied

Port Sweetness: Very Sweet

Vintage: 2017

Size: 225cl

ABV: 20%

Dietary:

Vegan

Vegetarian

Quinta Do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2017 supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Quinta Do Vesuvio

Quinta do Vesuvio is one of the most iconic estates in Portugal’s Douro Valley, with a history dating back to 1565 and major vineyard development beginning in the early 19th century. Located in the remote Douro Superior, the estate has long been regarded as a benchmark for quality, earning the nickname “The Queen of the Douro.”

Today owned by the Symington family, the estate combines tradition and innovation, continuing to produce Vintage Ports using traditional foot treading in granite lagares, alongside modern Douro DOC wines. Its diverse vineyards, planted across varied altitudes and schist soils, contribute to wines known for their structure, complexity and ageing potential.

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