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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2037 to 2067.
vintage20 yrs50 yrs52 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2019 | 2017 | 98/100 |
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2018 | 2016 | 97/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast venison Gamey richness meets the wine's concentrated dark fruit.More wines for venison →Find roast venison on TableJourney →
- Stilton Salt and blue cheese against opulent sweet fruit.More wines for blue cheese →
- Dark chocolate tart Liquorice and cocoa on cocoa.More wines for chocolate →
With cheese
How to serve Fonseca Vintage Port
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. Roast venison, Stilton, Dark chocolate tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Fonseca has declared Vintage Port since the early 19th century, building a reputation for a richer, more exotic style than its Fladgate stablemate Taylor's.
- 1815House founded
- 1896Quinta do Panascal becomes the heart of the Vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Fonseca Porto · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged about two years in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.5%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 150 at release
- Drinking window
- 20 to 50 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1815
Frequently asked about Fonseca Vintage Port
What does Fonseca Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Fonseca's Vintage is the lush, exotically fruited counterpoint to Taylor's: opulent black fruit and a perfumed minty lift over firm structure.
When should I drink Fonseca Vintage Port?
Drink 20 to 50 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fonseca Vintage Port?
Roast venison is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Stilton and Dark chocolate tart. Gamey richness meets the wine's concentrated dark fruit.
What grapes are in Fonseca Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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