Fonseca 10 years old Tawny Port

€ 29.63

Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny is russet in 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, plumy finish.

During the January following each vintage, Fonseca sets aside a reserve of very concentrated, powerful vintage quality red ports, selected primarily from the firm's own quintas and judged according to their ageing potential. As tawny ports age, they grow lighter in colour, as they throw their deposit in the cask rather than in the bottle. The process of racking contributes to the oxidation process whereby the wine's fruit qualities gradually diminish and its nutty characteristics are acquired. The wines drawn from this extensive reserve of aged ports are then carefully blended for balance and continuity of style.

Food-Pairing

Tawny Port makes a delicious dessert wine, and combines particularly well with flavours of almonds, berry fruit or dark chocolate. It can also be enjoyed as an accompaniment for rich, blue veined cheeses. It is excellent at the end of the meal, as a crowning moment of an enjoyable evening, served on its own or with a plate of walnuts or roasted almonds. It benefits from being served slightly chilled, particularly in warm weather.

Grapes: Tinta Barocca, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional

Ten years of wood ageing has given this wine its characteristic tawny colour and its elegant and complex nose full of rich 'fruit cake' flavours, delicate nuttiness and hints of spice and fine oak

Alcoholcontent

20%

Store & Serve

Serve at 12-14 ° C.

Remains drinkable up to a few months (4 to 6 months) after opening, provided you always close the bottle with the original stopper and keep it at a constant temperature of about 12 degrees.

Critics & Awards

91/100 - Tom Cannavan

88/100 - Wine Enthusiast Tasted: 4-Jan-2015

89/100 - Falstaff Magazin Tasted: 12-Dec-2014

17/20 - Revista de Vinhos Tasted: 1-Oct-2014

Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards, 2013

90/100 - Wine Spectator Tasted: 30-Jun-2012

91/100 - Wine & Spirits Magazine Tasted: 1-Dec-2008

90/100 - Jamie Goode Tasted: 2-Jan-1990

88/100 - CellarTracker

87/100 - Stephen Tanzer

Tags: Fonseca Port - Douro