Wines of Fonseca, Miscellaneous
In no Port house is the inherited tradition of winemaking skill and knowledge more evident than at Fonseca Guimaraens, where the wines have been made by the same family since its foundation in 1822. Fonseca purchased the Quinta do Panascal in 1978 after the property had been supplying grapes to the company for over 20 years. The wines from Quinta do Panascal had long been an important component in Fonseca's vintage blend. Quinta do Panascal's reputation goes back to the 18th century when wines from the Rio Tavora were considered to be amongst the finest in Portugal. After acquiring the Quinta, Fonseca undertook a substantial programme of renovation and development in the 1980's and further increased the size of the property with the addition of Quinta do Val dos Muros in 1985. The property at the moment totals just over 76 hectares of which 44 hectares is under vine producing 858 hectoliters of port. The Fonseca Guimaraens house style is one of richness and warmth, with a lush fruit intensity and a structure of both dimension and finesse. More voluptuous than massive, Fonseca Ports are coveted for their sumptuous yet refined body and great longevity.
Fine & Rare
1985 Fonseca
Producer: Fonseca
Region: Miscellaneous > Port
Vintage: 1985
Type: Port Sweet
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
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