Fonseca
Porto Tawny 10 ans
$35.50
About this winery
From its mythical 1840 vintage to the superb Vintage declared by Fonseca over the last decade, the house has produced an impressive series of exceptional vintages, even in the worst moments in the history of the trade. James Suckling, in his authoritative book on the subject, writes: "Fonseca's Vintage Port is perhaps, in its consistent, consistent quality, the greatest of all. Not only does it stand out in its youth for its fleshiness, opulence and power, but it retains that youthful freshness...
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Product notes
"Fonseca règne en maître avec ses fins Tawny dix et vingt ans." ' Richard Mayson (Wine Access Magazine) 17 Novembre, 2011 ' 92/10
Production notes
During the month of January following each vintage, Fonseca sets aside a vintage reserve of powerful and highly concentrated red Ports, selected mainly from the estate's own quintas and judged according to their aging potential.
Tasting notes
A beautiful reddish color with brilliant purple reflections. On the nose, a beautiful perfume of ripe fruit. In the mouth, the texture is smooth and silky with subtle nuances of oak balanced by a fresh acidity and a tannic attack that culminates in a long elegant finish. The 10 year old Tawny is a wonderful aperitif but can also be enjoyed on a hard cheese with a nutty taste, as well as on a fruit-based dessert - apple pie, tarte tatin, roasted figs, orange pie (leaving strips of zest), caramel pie, strawberry compote .