Fonseca Tawny Port

€ 14.80

Tawny-red colour fading to brick on the rim. The seductive nose displays aromas of apricot and plum with mellow undertones of butterscotch and spice. On the palate, the rich jammy flavours are lifted on the finish by an attractive crisp acidity.

As it matures in cask, Tawny Port gradually loses the deep red 'ruby' colour of youth and takes on the seductive amber hue known as 'tawny'. At the same time the wine becomes progressively smoother and mellower, its aromas gaining in richness and complexity. Moreover, Fonseca cellars its aged tawnies in the Douro rather than in Vila Nova de Gaia; the considerable difference in heat, and humidity between these two areas lends Fonseca’s tawny Ports of age a very distinctive “baked” richness more reminiscent of butterscotch than of caramel.

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

Fonseca Tawny spends three years ageing in small wooden casks, generally holding about 630 litres. After the three years of ageing the wines are then blended together a few months before bottling for balance and harmony. Fonseca tawnies are bottled for immediate drinking.

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

89/100 - Wine Spectator Tasted: 30-Jun-2012

87/100 - Wine Enthusiast Tasted: 06-Jan-2012

17/20 Revista de Vinhos Tasted: 01-Jan-2011

87/100 - CellarTracker (17 notes)

Tags: Fonseca Port - Douro