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Fonseca

Fonseca Ruby Port

Name: Fonseca Ruby Port
Brand: Fonseca
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.6

Most Reviewed

Non-vintage

WINE DESCRIPTION

Fonseca Ruby Port is a rich and full-bodied fortified wine produced by the renowned Portuguese winery, Fonseca. This wine is made from a blend of high-quality grapes grown in the Douro Valley, a region known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The grapes are carefully selected and fermented before being fortified with grape spirit to create a smooth and balanced wine with a deep ruby color. Fonseca Ruby Port is characterized by its intense fruit flavors of blackberry, plum, and cherry, with hints of spice and chocolate. It is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of desserts and cheeses.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Fonseca Ruby Port is an intensely vibrant port that displays a deep ruby hue and ripe fruit aromas.On the palate, it offers a blend of ripe berry and plum flavors with a hint of spice. Its full-bodied and velvety texture is balanced by a lively acidity and a long, lingering finish. Enjoy the bright and vibrant flavors of this robust port.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Smooth

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

3.6

0 Reviews