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Quinta do Vesuvio Capela, 2024 Vintage Port

Capela Vintage Port
Case of 3 x 75cl
Price and allocation due 11th May
En Primeur for delivery Autumn 2026
Offered In Bond | UK VAT, Duty payable on release

Bottle size: 3 x 75cl

ABV: 20%

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2024 Vintage Port – Vesuvio Capela

About En Primeur
Offered en primeur, this wine is available to secure now while still maturing at the estate, ahead of its official release. Purchasing at this stage provides early access to a fully declared vintage at a favourable price, with the wine shipped once it is ready for delivery.

Quinta do Vesúvio Capela 2024 Vintage Port
A Monumental and Rare Expression of Quinta do Vesúvio

Quinta do Vesúvio has announced the release of the 2024 Capela Vintage Port, one of the estate’s rarest and most profound wines. Produced only in tiny quantities and exclusively in exceptional years, Capela represents the pinnacle of Quinta do Vesúvio’s vineyard selection, combining immense concentration, structure, and refinement with the wild and distinctive character that defines the estate. The 2024 vintage marks only the sixth release of Capela in almost two decades.

Deep opaque purple-black in colour, the nose is intensely complex and deeply expressive, resonating with aromas of Douro schist, herbal garrigue, wild lavender, pine resin, forest floor, and dark chocolate. Layers of black cherry, cassis, and concentrated woodland fruit emerge beneath the wine’s savoury and mineral complexity, while subtle floral and spice notes add lift and elegance.

On the palate, the wine is bold, expansive, and immensely structured, revealing exceptional depth and power balanced by remarkable freshness and precision. Sculpted tannins frame dense layers of black fruit, liquorice, cocoa, and spice, while vibrant acidity brings energy and definition to the wine’s monumental structure. Despite its intensity, the 2024 Capela retains extraordinary balance and harmony, leading to a long, persistent, and deeply complex finish that lingers impressively on the palate.

The 2024 growing season provided moderate conditions and gradual ripening, allowing the estate’s finest vineyard plots to express their individual personalities with exceptional clarity. Traditional foot treading in granite lagares, extended fermentations, and carefully managed co-fermentations enhanced the wine’s structure, complexity, and aromatic precision. The final blend draws from several exceptional vineyard sites across Quinta do Vesúvio, including the historic Vinha da Capela, Vinha da Escola, Vale da Teja, and Vinha dos Castelos.

Product Specifications
Producer: Quinta do Vesúvio
Wine: Capela Vintage Port
Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
Vintage: 2024
Alcohol: 20% ABV
Production: 430 cases
Principal Vineyards: Vinha da Capela, Vinha da Escola, Vale da Teja, Vinha dos Castelos
Grape Varieties: Traditional Douro field blends including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousão, Alicante Bouschet, and old vines
Vinification: Traditional granite lagares with foot treading and extended co-fermentation
Bottling: May 2026, unfiltered
Cellaring Potential: 50+ years
Serving Recommendation: Decant before serving at 16–18°C
Food Pairing: Stilton, dark chocolate desserts, walnuts, hard cheeses, or enjoyed contemplatively on its own

Quinta do Vesúvio is one of the Douro Valley’s most iconic estates, renowned for producing some of Portugal’s most powerful and characterful Vintage Ports. Situated in the remote Douro Superior, the estate combines dramatic schistous vineyards, old vines, and traditional lagares to create wines of exceptional depth, structure, and longevity. Capela represents the pinnacle of the estate’s production, sourced from a tiny selection of exceptional vineyard plots that together produce a wine of remarkable individuality, complexity, and ageing potential.

Condition

This wine is offered En Primeur, meaning you are purchasing it early, before it is released for general sale. By securing your allocation now, you guarantee access to the vintage, with delivery at a later date once the wine has been bottled and shipped to the UK.
The price shown is In Bond, which means it excludes UK alcohol duty and VAT. These taxes will become payable when the wine is withdrawn from bond, or if it is delivered for home consumption.
Please note that we do not offer in-bond storage. You will need to have an approved bonded storage facility in place, and the wine will be transferred to your nominated account upon arrival (transfer fees apply).
En Primeur wines are typically intended for long-term ageing and may not be ready for immediate drinking upon arrival.

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