Comboio do Vesuvio

There has been a station on the main line Douro railroad at Quinta do Vesúvio since 1887 and the trains that daily call there are very much part of the property’s day to day life. This railway forms part of Vesúvio’s rich heritage and when the Symington family decided to launch this third dry red wine from the legendary estate, it felt only natural to evoke the propitious coexistence between railway and vineyard.
The hand-picked grapes from selected parcels at Vesúvio are harvested into small, shallow 20 Kg open containers. At the winery, the bunches are first manually sorted and then gently destemmed. We aim to produce a wine showing balance, with expressive fruit and harmonious flavours, ready to enjoy young whilst preserving some ageing potential.
Fresh, conifer woodland fragrance, combining with characteristic Douro Superior rock rose aromas (a wildflower much associated with the Douro). In the background, some strawberry notes also compose the understated bouquet. Herbal notes on the palate, with hints of peppers, clove, and rich, plummy flavours. Peppery tannins provide a sprinkle of seasoning to a well-structured wine balanced by fine acidity.
Aged without any contact with wooden vats
Ready to drink but will develop favourably in bottle