Source: Winemaker,

2008 was a Touriga Nacional year at Vesuvio, which produced very low yields. It is therefore no coincidence that 70% of the Vesuvio ?08 Vintage is made from Nacional which produced incredibaly concentrated wines. As maturation conditions were relatively cool in 2008 (like 2007) a lot made from 3 riverside blocks of Nacional 98, 99 and 100 was selected. This was complemented by 20% Touriga Franca from the Teja valley, blocks 79 and 80 adding fresh floral components and 10% Barroca from block 60 adding structure and body to the wine.