Quinta Do Vesuvio Douro 2012 skus_7107040 Syrah supplies darker fruit flavors

Syrah supplies darker fruit flavors

Rising acidity and good tannin definition

The flavor profile runs from vanilla to brown sugar and baking spice

A rich red ruby liqueur with smooth and intense bitter sweet fruit flavors

Quinta Do Vesuvio Douro 2012 skus_7107040 Syrah supplies darker fruit flavors2012 was an unusually dry year. By the end of February, much of the Douro Valley was suffering from extremely dry conditions. The vines, though, adapted to the hydric stress by growing shorter shoots with fewer leaves which, when combined with the small number of bunches, reduced the need for water. This, together with summer temperatures a few degrees cooler than average, allowed the vines to remain active, with the grapes achieving good levels of