The fortified wines Fonseca Vintage Port, vintage 2016 from the winery Fonseca Porto has been rated in 2018 by Peter Moser with 98 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Touriga Nacional, Tinta Francisca , Tinto Cao from the region Douro in Portugal.
Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, brightening to the rim. Fine tobacco undertones with a BACKGROUND of black forest berryies, minty nuances of ripe blackberries, black cherries, some crème de cassis, a hint of purple candies. Substantial, elegant, juicy extracted sweetness, ripe supporting tannins, incredible finesse, structured, dark berry fruit, chocolate on the finish, mineral and characterized by great freshness, very long length and corresponding MATURITY great ageing potential.
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Quinta do Panascal
5120-496 Valença do Douro
Portugal
+351 (254) 732321
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