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 Producer |
Fonseca |
 Type |
Fortified wine |
 Aromatic profile |
Ripe red fruits, spices, chocolate notes |
 Ingredients |
Red grape (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz) |
 Format |
75 cl |
 Gradation |
20.5% |
 Type of cask |
Large oak barrels |
 Aging |
In barrels for 2 years, bottle aging |
 Variety |
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz |
 Color |
Intense ruby red |
 Consumption |
Temperature 16-18°C, paired with aged cheeses |
The aging process occurs exclusively in the bottle, preserving the qualities of a vintage considered extraordinary, where the balance between acidity, tannins, and aromatic intensity is perfectly harmonized. On the nose, it presents a complex bouquet, featuring intense notes of ripe red fruits, cherry, blackberry, and dried rose, accompanied by delicate hints of spices and sweet tobacco. On the palate, the vigorous structure and high persistence give way to a long and enveloping finish, capable of evolving magnificently over the years.
This Porto Vintage 2016 by Fonseca is splendid as a meditation wine, but pairs elegantly with desserts based on dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or nuts, enhancing every tasting with its deep harmony and distinctive character.
Fonseca
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Ageing
Aging in wooden casks/tonneaux for aged tawny; maturation and development in bottle for Vintages; use of different techniques depending on the style of Port produced.
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