The very attractive bergamot and esteva (rockrose) aromas combined with spicy notes, so typical of Touriga Nacional, are very apparent in this wine due to the combination of the North-facing aspect and the altitude, both of which favor cooler temperatures and lend these wines incredible freshness and perfect levels of acidity.
Vineyard Notes
The Vale da Teja vineyards, on the In 2015 the finest Franca was harvested from the Vale da Teja vineyards, predominantly northwest facing and planted between 492 and 656 feet, some lying near the river. This Touriga Franca produced some of the finest examples of this variety, making beautifully floral wines with velvety ripe tannins. The combination of these two varieties was complemented by a small quantity of Sousão, drawn from a more granitic area of the Quinta, which brings acidity and minerality to the blend, beautifully balancing this powerful and structured Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port.