COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage (NV)
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão
PRODUCER
Fonseca Guimaraens
REGION
Douro Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Port is a non-vintage Reserve Ruby Port from the Douro Valley, Portugal. It is notable for being one of the first fully certified organic Port wines, a category Fonseca helped establish. The producer, Fonseca Guimaraens, has a history dating back to 1815 and is known for its commitment to sustainable viticulture, with the Guimaraens family involved for five generations. The grapes are sourced from organic vineyards in the Cima Corgo area of the Douro Valley, and the fortifying spirit is also organically produced. This wine represents Fonseca's pioneering spirit in organic winemaking.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
One of the first fully certified organic Ports.
Fact 02
Organic spirit used for fortification.
Fact 03
Pioneered organic Port category in 2006.
Fact 04
Built on organic farming knowledge since 1992.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Port is produced using traditional methods in the Douro Valley. Grapes are foot-trodden in granite Lagares, and fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures. Fortification with organically produced Aguardente stops fermentation, achieving the desired sweetness. The wine then undergoes aging in oak vats or barrels for several years, typically 4-7 years, to develop its character. The entire process, from vineyard to bottle, adheres to certified organic standards, including the fortifying spirit.
