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1997 Vintage Port Fonseca 75cl
77.24€ exc VAT
1997 Vintage Port Fonseca 75cl
Winemaking: The backbone of Fonseca vintage ports are the wines drawn primarily from Fonseca’s three quintas, all located in the Cima Corgo: Quinta de Santo António, Quinta do Cruzeiro, and Quinta do Panascal. The finest grapes from these quintas produce its classic vintage ports. The grapes are still trodden by foot in the stone ‘lagares’ of Cruzeiro and Panascal. Fonseca vintage ports are renowned for their voluptuous rich fruit, mouthfilling density, tannic structure and ‘grip’. They are wines of breed, balance and great complexity.
Grape Varieties: Old Vines
Tasting Notes: An attractive, floral scented nose, elegant and complex; raspberry and fresh berry aromas. A very elegant, smooth and complete wine. Hints of tobacco and cedar wood spice – enormous depth. Lovely rich fruit and big tannins. Long finish.
Store and Serve Advices: Should be opened two hours before serving and decanted. Serve between 17º and 18º C. Store the bottle on its side, in a cool, dry and dark place.
Food Pairing: Vintage Ports are after meal drinks. Take them with cheese like Stilton or Gorgonzola. But you can also incorporate them into a meal, combining for instance a Steak au Poivre with a young Vintage.
Reviews and Awards:
. 95 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 93 points in Robert Parker;
. 96 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 93 points in CellarTracker;
. 93 points in Stephen Tanzer;
. 18 points in Decanter Magazine;
. 17 points in Jancis Robinson.
JAMES SUCKLING /THE WINE SPECTATOR /JULY 1999
“Fonseca ’97 is one of the finest wines of the vintage. It is a fabulous young Port, with stunning aromas of liquorice, tar and berries, gobs of thick, chewy tannins and a long finish. I placed this young Port in Wine Spectator’s classic quality category, 95-100 points.
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1997 Vintage Port Fonseca 75cl
Weight | 2.0 kg |
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