Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny Port N.V.
Country
Portugal
Region
Portugal - fortified
Producer
Fonseca Giumaraens
Grape(s)
Type
Red
Style
Dessert
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Not Set
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
20%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The demarcated region for Port wine follows the steep, winding river of the Douro. The region for centuries has had a history of viticulture created in harsh conditions, constantly flighting with the natural geography of the land.
The region was founded in 1756 by the then Prime Minister, making the Douro region one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world.
Beginning 75km east of the coastal city of Oporto at Barqueiros and stretching to the town of Barca d`Alva at the Portuguese - Spanish border. The region is then divided into three regions; Baixo Corgo (lower Corgo), Cima Corgo (Upper Corgo) and Douro Superior. Each sub region is separated by natural frontiers which gives them their own distinctive style and therefore allowing the Douro to produce a multitude of styles of Port wine.
Producer
Port houses are steeped in tradition, nowhere more so than at Fonseca Guimaraens. Port wines have been made by the same family since the house was founded in 1822. Today with winemaker David Guimaraens at the helm and as part of the Taylors group, it has become one of the leading wine producers in the world.The house style is for rich, raisiny and luscious dark berry fruit, with a fine rounded quality but a good structure that allows the ports to mature for decades. Highly rated by the worlds esteemed wine critics.
Tasting Notes
Of an average cask age of ten years, this is still a young port of russet colour with brilliant crimson highlights and a fragrant, ripe-fruit bouquet. Its smooth, silky texture and subtle oak nuances are balanced by a fresh acidity and tannic ‘grip’ that culminate in a long, elegant finish.
Food
Serve lightly chilled with cheeses or nuts, and also with fruit based desserts.
