Fonseca
Fonseca Vintage Port
4.5
Expert Rating
4.4
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Fonseca Vintage Port is hailing from the esteemed appellation of Douro Valley, Portugal. This wine is crafted from grapes grown in exceptional vineyards. The vineyard features include steep terraces and schist soils, which contribute to the wine's unique character. The winemaking process involves traditional methods, including foot treading the grapes in granite lagares. This meticulous approach results in a wine that is rich, full-bodied, and deeply concentrated. Fonseca Vintage Port is known for its intense flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and spices, with a velvety texture and a long, lingering finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Fonseca Vintage Port is a renowned and highly regarded wine from the Douro region of Portugal.This fortified wine is produced from a blend of carefully selected grapes, predominantly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz.
In terms of appearance, Fonseca Vintage Port typically exhibits a deep, opaque color with a rich, purple hue. On the nose, it offers an enticing bouquet of ripe black fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, accompanied by notes of dark chocolate, spice, and a hint of floral undertones.
On the palate, this Port wine showcases a full-bodied and velvety texture, with a luscious sweetness balanced by a firm tannic structure. Flavors of black fruit preserves, plum, and dark cherry dominate, complemented by nuances of cocoa, tobacco, and a touch of black pepper. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a delightful impression of fruit and spice.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
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:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (5)
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Francesa
Tinta Barroca
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
4.4
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