2016 Fonseca

Aromatic, on the palate lots of fig, not as sweet as Taylor but denser, more matter, better integrated alcohol. The tannins are more fruit-coated and it has a longer, dark-fruited finish. (CW 17/05/18)
Producer
Fonseca
Origin
Douro, Port/vintage port, Fortifieds PORTUGAL
Colour
red
Wine Style
sweet
Dominant Grape
Touriga Nacional blend
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
20.5%
Wine Score
17.5+ points, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, May 2018

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Media Reviews

Jancis Robinson

The main ingredient is Quinta do Panascal on the steep slopes of the Ta´vora Valley. The wines of Fonseca’s two quintas in the Pinha~o Valley, Cruzeiro and Santo Anto´nio, are also traditional components of what is usually a particularly opulent blend. 5,000 cases made. Dark crimson with a slightly chestnut hue. Very much a cloud rather than a rapier on the nose – hedonistic and ripe with masses of sweetness almost masking a rigorous corset of tannins. You really taste the heat here – but in a very ripe fruit way, not in a hot spirit way. Drink 2036-2066. 17.5+ points

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