Fonseca 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port

75cl | 20%

Fonseca 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port is produced by the historic Port house Fonseca, founded in 1822 and located in the heart of Porto. One of the leading and most prestigious Port producers, Fonseca is known for its elegant, complex tawny ports made from high quality grapes sourced from the finest Douro Valley vineyards.

Viticulture and Production

The grapes for Fonseca 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port come from vines grown on the steep, rocky hillsides of the Douro under hot, dry conditions perfect for producing concentrated, flavourful grapes destined for fine Port wine. The grapes are hand-picked, trodden in granite lagares, and vinified without temperature control to retain fresh, fruity flavours. Fonseca 20 Year Old is made by blending wines from different vintages to create the house style, then aged in oak casks for a minimum of 20 years.

Tasting Notes

Displaying a deep amber-tawny colour, Fonseca 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port offers enticing aromas of matured fruit, spice and nuts.

The luxuriously smooth palate reveals sumptuous flavours of plums, baked apple and fig, with hints of honey, toffee and cocoa.

The long finish shows notes of roasted almond and spice. Well-structured with mellow tannins, this 20 year old tawny is elegant and complex with a soft, silky mouthfeel.

With its sophisticated style and layered flavours, Fonseca 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port makes a memorable gift or luxurious treat for Port lovers.

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£47.64

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Perfect Serve Nailed!

Serve Fonseca 20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port slightly chilled at 12°C, or at room temperature.

It pairs beautifully with caramel, pecan or walnut desserts, and blue cheeses like Roquefort or Stilton. For a delicious cocktail, mix 2 parts Fonseca 20 Year Old Tawny Port with 1 part tonic water over ice and garnish with a lemon twist.


Details

Brand Fonseca
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Size 75cl
Grape Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Flavour Plums | Cinnamon | Butterscotch
ABV 20%
Attributes Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans