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Fonseca Tawny Port 750ml - Item Code: 05969
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
Fonseca Tawny Port 750ml offers a smooth, mellow drinking experience that’s perfect for relaxed evenings or special celebrations. With an ABV of 20%, this Portuguese classic is crafted using traditional methods, including foot treading and aging in oak casks, which impart depth and complexity to the wine. Produced in the Douro Valley, Fonseca’s tawny port stands out for its balance between sweetness and subtle dryness.
On the palate, you’ll find inviting notes of dried figs, caramelized nuts, and hints of spice layered with a gentle oakiness. These flavors make it an exceptional match for blue cheese—the saltiness and creaminess of the cheese highlight the port’s rich fruit character—while walnuts echo its nutty undertones for a harmonious pairing. This tawny port elevates any cheese board or dessert course with its lingering finish and approachable style.
Producer Information: Fonseca
Fonseca is a historic Port house based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, with vineyards primarily located in the Douro Valley. Established in 1815, Fonseca began as a family-run business and has maintained its independence for over two centuries. The producer is known for its commitment to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques, including foot treading of grapes in granite lagares. Fonseca’s approach emphasizes the preservation of biodiversity within their estates and careful selection of fruit from their own quintas, ensuring consistency and quality across vintages.
Beyond their classic Vintage Ports, Fonseca offers a diverse portfolio that includes Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port, Tawny Ports aged for various periods such as 10, 20 or 40 years, and White Port made from indigenous Portuguese grape varieties like Malvasia Fina and Viosinho. The house also produces organic Ports under the Terra Prima label using certified organic grapes. While primarily focused on fortified wines, Fonseca’s expertise extends to special cuvées crafted for limited releases or commemorative bottlings. Their range appeals to collectors as well as casual enthusiasts seeking both traditional expressions and innovative styles within the world of Portuguese fortified wines.
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Porto, commonly known as Port wine, is a fortified wine originating from the Douro Valley in Portugal. It is made primarily from a blend of grapes including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão. The fortification process involves adding grape spirit (aguardente) during fermentation to halt the process and preserve the natural sugars, resulting in a range of sweetness levels from dry styles like Branco to sweeter varieties such as Ruby and Tawny.
The aging methods for Porto vary significantly among its types. Ruby Porto is typically aged in large oak casks for a shorter duration, showcasing rich red fruit flavors like cherry and raspberry with hints of chocolate. In contrast, Tawny Porto undergoes longer aging in smaller barrels that allow for oxidation and evaporation, developing nutty flavors alongside dried fruits and caramel notes. Vintage Porto is aged briefly in cask before being bottled for several years; it offers intense dark fruit flavors with floral and earthy complexities as it matures. Each style pairs beautifully with specific foods—Ruby with dark chocolate desserts or strong cheeses; Tawny with nuts or crème brûlée; Vintage best enjoyed on its own or alongside decadent dishes.
