Quinta do Vesuvio (Symington)

Pombal do Vesuvio Douro Red Blend

8.976 ratings
8.813 pro ratings
Douro, Portugal
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Very nice. As some here have said it has ripe red and black fruit aromas and Flavours almost raspberry jam at times and at the same time zippy acidity on the palate #douro

Very nice. As some here have said it has ripe red and black fruit aromas and Flavours almost raspberry jam at times and at the same time zippy acidity on the palate #douro

Oct 22nd, 2023
Randy Fuller

This still red from Portugal’s Douro Valley is loaded with character. The color is so dark I can barely tell it's red. The nose is full of minerality, earth, cigars and leather. Oh, yeah, there’s a bit of dark, brambly fruit in there, too. The palate displays the same, with some licorice thrown in as if there wasn't enough happening. Bracing acidity and firm tannins make for a muscular drink which is begging for a nice, fatty steak.

This still red from Portugal’s Douro Valley is loaded with character. The color is so dark I can barely tell it's red. The nose is full of minerality, earth, cigars and leather. Oh, yeah, there’s a bit of dark, brambly fruit in there, too. The palate displays the same, with some licorice thrown in as if there wasn't enough happening. Bracing acidity and firm tannins make for a muscular drink which is begging for a nice, fatty steak.

2 people found it helpfulMar 29th, 2019
Ellen Clifford

Ripe, rich and comforting, it’s a hug of a wine 🍷

Ripe, rich and comforting, it’s a hug of a wine 🍷

1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2022
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.8

Big wine. High acidic value and a long leathery velvet berry finish. I like it.

Big wine. High acidic value and a long leathery velvet berry finish. I like it.

1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2017
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

Savory, mineral deep, but did not last to day three due to oxidation

Savory, mineral deep, but did not last to day three due to oxidation

1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2015
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

8.8

Surprisingly very fruit forward. Light fruity nose, strawberries, honey, a hint of Twizzlers.

Surprisingly very fruit forward. Light fruity nose, strawberries, honey, a hint of Twizzlers.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2015
Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

Quinta do Vesuvio ‘Pombal do Vesuvio’ Douro 2018: Medium-full bodied. Nice balance & structure. Soft tannins. Good acidity. Blackberry. Plum. Tobacco. Chocolate. Earth. Oak. Velvet finish. Consisting of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca & Tinta Amarela, this wine presented a lot of structure & black fruit; a pleasantly fresh and expressive Douro wine leaving you wanted to try more. Great weekend to all! Cheers 🇵🇹🍷

Quinta do Vesuvio ‘Pombal do Vesuvio’ Douro 2018: Medium-full bodied. Nice balance & structure. Soft tannins. Good acidity. Blackberry. Plum. Tobacco. Chocolate. Earth. Oak. Velvet finish. Consisting of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca & Tinta Amarela, this wine presented a lot of structure & black fruit; a pleasantly fresh and expressive Douro wine leaving you wanted to try more. Great weekend to all! Cheers 🇵🇹🍷

Jul 29th, 2022
Pehr-Olof Malmstrom

Really nice wine. Dark colour and really nice bouquet

Really nice wine. Dark colour and really nice bouquet

Dec 29th, 2020
Charles Mires

Okay

Mar 1st, 2020
Chris Edge

Very nice smooth wine

Very nice smooth wine

Sep 21st, 2019