Fonseca's motto is determination and quality. As long as you're determined, quality will follow. With this consistent quality, which the port house has offered for many years, Fonseca Ports are a popular choice in the hospitality industry. Many top restaurants feature one or more Fonseca varieties on their menus. Fonseca Ports are also often used in wine pairings because they are also perfectly paired gastronomically.
The Fonseca Porto Tawny Port is made from three different grape varieties characteristic of port wines: Tinto Barocca, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional. The vineyards for these grapes are found on the highest slopes of the Douro Valley. A fantastic location with perfect soil, ample warmth from the sun, and cooling winds that blow through the Douro Valley. These three components ensure the perfect quality of the grapes. When the correct ripeness is reached, all three varieties are harvested separately. Then, the grapes are pressed evenly. This consistent pressing is crucial for the quality of the juice. The Tawny is blended with wines that have been aged for a minimum of three years in small oak barrels. This gives the port more power and suppleness than the Ruby Port.
This delicious Fonseca Tawny Port is best enjoyed slightly chilled. While this is a matter of personal preference, it is a pleasant serving tip. Fonseca Tawny Port is a relatively full-bodied Tawny with a pronounced fruity character. The color is exactly as we expect from a Tawny port: a brownish ruby red with a bright sparkle. On the nose, we noted apricots and plums with a pleasant undertone of butterscotch and some spice. The palate is silky smooth and subtly sweet. The delicious nuances of plum and butterscotch, combined with a pleasant spiciness, create a beautiful, full-bodied port that is perfectly balanced.
