In the glass
Aroma: black fruit
Palate: berry, plum, cherry, firm tannin, velvety
An organic reserve ruby with ripe black fruit and a fresh herbal lift, made from certified organic vineyards.
What it pairs with
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Cheese board
A versatile reserve for cheeses. -
Dark chocolate
Black fruit against cocoa. -
Berry tart
Fruit on fruit.
How to serve Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve
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, Dark chocolate, Berry tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Terra Prima is Fonseca's organic reserve, drawn from certified organic Douro vineyards.
- 2006 — Terra Prima organic Port launched
Facts
- Producer
- Fonseca Porto
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Organically grown fruit, a reserve ruby aged in wood
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 3 from release
- First vintage
- 2006
Scores
- Wine Spectator 90
Frequently asked about Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve
What does Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve taste like?
On the nose, black fruit. On the palate, berry, plum, cherry, firm tannin, velvety. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. An organic reserve ruby with ripe black fruit and a fresh herbal lift, made from certified organic vineyards.
When should I drink Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve?
Drink 0 to 3 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve?
Cheese board is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate and Berry tart. A versatile reserve for cheeses.
What grapes are in Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.