Fonseca
Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port
4.5
Expert Rating
4.6
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by the renowned Portuguese winery, Fonseca. The grapes are sourced from the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The winemaking process involves traditional foot treading in granite lagares, followed by aging in oak barrels for several years. The resulting wine is a rich and complex blend of dark fruit flavors, with notes of chocolate, spice, and tobacco. This vintage port is a perfect example of the classic style of the region, with a long and elegant finish that will continue to develop with age.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port offers a deep ruby color and intense aromas of ripe plums, violets, and a hint of spice.On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, with smooth tannins, a velvety texture, and a long, satisfying finish. Enjoyable now, it will also age gracefully and develop further complexity over time.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2037
Profile
Sweetness:
Luscious
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
ORIGINS
Winery: Fonseca
Region: Douro
The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines.
The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.CUSTOMER RATING
4.6
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