COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Fonseca Guimaraens
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a non-vintage fortified wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal, produced by Fonseca Guimaraens. It is a blend of traditional Port grape varietals, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão, with Tinta Amarela and Tempranillo also mentioned. The wine is aged for an average of 10 years in seasoned oak casks. Fonseca Guimaraens, founded in 1815, is a historic Port house with a long-standing family involvement in winemaking, emphasizing consistency and quality. The producer is recognized for its pioneering efforts in organic and sustainable viticulture within the Douro Valley.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fonseca is a pioneer in organic and sustainable viticulture in the Douro.
Fact 02
Grapes are traditionally foot-trodden in stone 'lagares'.
Fact 03
The wine is a blend of traditional Portuguese Port grapes.
Fact 04
Fonseca is part of The Fladgate Partnership.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny Port is produced using traditional methods in the Douro Valley. Grapes are sourced from select vineyards and hand-picked. Fermentation occurs in stone 'lagares' with foot-treading, followed by fortification with grape spirit. The wine then undergoes aging in seasoned oak casks for an average of 10 years, a process that develops its characteristic Tawny color and complex profile. Wines from different years are carefully blended to ensure a consistent style and quality. Fonseca is also noted for its commitment to sustainable and organic viticulture.
