In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium aciditySweetMedium finish

Aroma: blackberry, cassis, cherry, plum, spice

Palate: juicy black fruit, firm tannin, rich finish

One of the world's best-selling reserve rubies: rich, fruit-forward and smooth, a reliable everyday Port.

What it pairs with

  • Cheese board
    A versatile reserve for mixed cheeses.
  • Chocolate cake
    Black fruit lifts the cocoa.
  • Walnut and date loaf
    Spice and dried fruit echo the wine.

History

Fonseca created Bin 27 in 1972 as a premium reserve ruby; it became one of the category's best sellers.

  1. 1972 — Bin 27 launched

Facts

Producer
Fonseca Porto
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz
Classification
DOC Porto
Oak
A reserve ruby blend aged in wood
ABV
20.0%
Price
EUR 14 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
0 to 2 from release
First vintage
1972

Scores

  • Wine Spectator 89

Tags

drink young fortified port full body medium acid medium tannin mood easygoing occasion weeknight old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with chocolate price everyday sweet tinta barroca tinta roriz touriga franca touriga nacional value pick
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