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Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port

Name: Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port
Brand: Fonseca
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.2

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by the renowned Portuguese winery, Fonseca. The grapes are sourced from the Quinta do Panascal vineyard, located in the Douro Valley appellation, known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including foot treading in granite lagares, and aged in oak barrels for several years before bottling. The resulting wine is a rich and complex blend of dark fruit flavors, with notes of chocolate and spice, and a long, smooth finish. This vintage port is a perfect choice for special occasions or as a gift for wine enthusiasts.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port is a rich and complex fortified wine from the Douro region of Portugal.On the nose, it has aromas of dark cherry, plum, blackberry, and raisin, as well as sweet tobacco and earthy notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and lush, with flavors of blackberry jam and boysenberry, along with subtle notes of fig, licorice, and spice. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant balance of tannins and acidity. An excellent choice for any gathering, Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port is sure to delight the senses.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

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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

4.2

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