Fonseca Vintage Port 2016 75cl

Fonseca Vintage Port 2016

The weather pattern leading up to the 2016 harvest was unusual meaning that ripening was gradual, contributing to this exceptional quality . Cool nights meant long, well-balanced fermentations and gentle extraction.

• Dense purple black with a narrow purple rim
• The nose opens with very fine pure black fruit, a fusion of black cherry, cassis and blackberry jam aromas
• Notes of crushed mint, an ethereal fragrance of violets and undertones of ripe tropical fruit
• The year has added an additional layer of purity and refinement to the subtle, complex fruit character
• An attractive minerality
• The palate is supported by a vibrant acidity and taut, wiry tannins that provide structure but also texture and volume
• The fresh berry flavours carry into the long finish
• A finely crafted and perfectly balanced 

Try this wine with top end cheese, especially cheddar and blue veined, treacle tart and a chocolate pot with cherry syrup.

The Fonseca vintage port 2016 has the finely constituted fruit which is a hallmark of the house style, with an attractive minerality. It is worth noting the quality of the tannins, one of the key attributes of the 2016 vintage. This was a year of low yields which reflects the amount of vintage port available.