Notes of: Dark Chocolate

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Overripe Fruit

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackcurrant

José Maria da Fonseca

José Maria da Fonseca Vintage Port

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

3.5

Expert Rating

4.4

Rarely Reviewed

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WINE DESCRIPTION

José Maria da Fonseca Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by the renowned Portuguese winery, José Maria da Fonseca. This wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the Douro Valley, a region known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The winemaking process involves traditional methods, including foot treading and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a rich and complex wine with intense flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. This Vintage Port is a perfect example of the high-quality and distinctive style of Portuguese fortified wines, making it a must-try for any wine enthusiast.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This José Maria da Fonseca Vintage Port offers a deep ruby color and intense aromas of dark fruits and spices.On the palate, it is rich and smooth with a good balance between the ripe blackberry fruit, peppery spice and sweet tannins. It is a full-bodied and well-structured Port, offering a long and persistent finish.

EXPERT RATING

3.5

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:

Smooth

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: José Maria da 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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