COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Tinta Amarela
PRODUCER
Fonseca Guimaraens
REGION
Douro Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fonseca Bin 27 Reserve Port is a Non-Vintage (NV) fortified red wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal, produced by Fonseca Guimaraens. This Reserve Ruby Port is a blend of traditional Port grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, and Tinta Amarela. The wine's heritage traces back to a private family bottling over a century ago, with its commercial release occurring in 1972. Fonseca Guimaraens, founded in 1815, is recognized for its long-standing commitment to quality in Port production, and the producer is also noted for its pioneering efforts in organic viticulture within the Port industry.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bin 27 was first created over a century ago for Fonseca family consumption.
Fact 02
It was only released commercially in 1972.
Fact 03
Fonseca was the first Port house to offer a wine made entirely from organic grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Fonseca Bin 27 Reserve Port is crafted using traditional Douro Valley methods. Grapes are hand-picked and traditionally fermented, often involving foot-treading in granite lagares. Fermentation is arrested through fortification with grape spirit, a key step in creating Port's signature sweetness and alcohol level. The wine then undergoes aging in large oak barrels, a process designed to soften the tannins and integrate flavors while retaining the vibrant fruit character. Bin 27 is a blend of various reserve wines, carefully selected to ensure a consistent and characteristic Fonseca house style, and is bottled ready for consumption.
