Quinta do Vesuvio

Quinta do Vesuvio is a Portuguese wine estate high in the rugged, arid upper Douro, producing a range of table wines and Ports. It is owned by the Symington group of wineries alongside the likes of Graham's, Warre's and Dow's. 

There are 133 hectares (329 acres) of vines at the quinta, ranging from 425ft (130m) above sea level at the river's edge to 1740ft (530m) at the top of the ridge. Being so far inland, the diurnal temperature variation is extreme, which means the grapes retain acidity as they ripen. Traditional grape treading still takes place in the winery, which dates back to the estate's foundation in the early 19th Century.

Vesuvio produces two table wines and two Ports. The table wines are both a blend of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, each in a dominant role. Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage is the standard Port offering, while Capela do Vesuvio is only released in tiny quantities in exceptional years.