{"product_id":"quinta-do-vesuvio-vintage-port-2003","title":"2003 Quinta do Vesuvio","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2003 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port – Estate Depth from the Douro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2003 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port reflects the scale and character of one of the Douro Valley’s most respected single estates. Known for producing Vintage Ports solely from its own vineyards, Quinta do Vesuvio offers a direct expression of site. The 2003 vintage, shaped by a warm growing season, delivers concentration and structure in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose reveals aromas of blackberry, cassis, fig, and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine is full and structured, offering layers of ripe black fruit supported by firm tannins and balanced sweetness. Notes of spice, licorice, and dried fruit develop through a long, persistent finish that continues to evolve with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Vineyard Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from traditional Douro varieties including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz, the wine is sourced entirely from Quinta do Vesuvio’s estate vineyards. Fermentation is halted with grape spirit to retain natural sugars, followed by aging in large oak vats before bottling. The 2003 growing season delivered concentrated fruit with notable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Vesuvio Vintage Ports are valued for their estate-driven identity and consistent quality. The 2003 vintage offers both maturity and continued aging potential, appealing to collectors seeking developed Douro wines with structure and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Insights \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2003 Douro vintage produced wines of power and concentration. At Quinta do Vesuvio, careful vineyard management ensured balance alongside richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/port-blend-red\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePort Wine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/vintage-port\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVintage Port\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/douro-wines?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=dour\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eDouro Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Vesuvio","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":48130553249984,"sku":"FRGE-QDV-P03-750","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/files\/2003-quinta-do-vesuvio-vintage-port-portugal-bottle-front.webp?v=1775576946","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/quinta-do-vesuvio-vintage-port-2003","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}