In the glass
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Black fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Liquorice and cocoa. -
Roast game
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Firm structure for gamey meat.
How to serve Fonseca Quinta do Panascal 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. Stilton, Dark chocolate, Roast game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Quinta do Panascal is Fonseca's source estate; its single-quinta Vintage is declared in years Fonseca does not declare a classic Vintage.
- 1896 — Panascal becomes the heart of Fonseca Vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Panascal (Fonseca)
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Foot-trodden in lagares, aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 80 at release
- Drinking window
- 15 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1978
Scores
- Wine Spectator 92 (2013 vintage, reviewed 2016)
Frequently asked about Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port
What does Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A single-quinta Vintage Port from Fonseca's source estate in the Tavora valley, declared in off years, with the house's opulent black fruit and minty lift.
When should I drink Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port?
Drink 15 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port?
Stilton is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate and Roast game. Black fruit cut by blue cheese.
What grapes are in Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.