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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 2 years from release.
release0 yrs2 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2020 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Fonseca Bin 27
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cheese board, Chocolate cake, Walnut and date loaf. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Fonseca created Bin 27 in 1972 as a premium reserve ruby; it became one of the category's best sellers.
- 1972: Bin 27 launched
Facts
- Producer
- Fonseca Porto · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Fonseca Bin 27
What does Fonseca Bin 27 taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, cassis, cherry, plum, spice. On the palate, juicy black fruit, firm tannin, rich finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. One of the world's best-selling reserve rubies: rich, fruit-forward and smooth, a reliable everyday Port.
When should I drink Fonseca Bin 27?
Drink 0 to 2 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fonseca Bin 27?
Cheese board is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chocolate cake and Walnut and date loaf. A versatile reserve for mixed cheeses.
What grapes are in Fonseca Bin 27?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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