Fonseca Vintage Port 2017
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Dense dark berries and brighter red fruit meet slate, leafy balsamic notes and cedar in this powerful Vintage Port. Sweet and velvety, it is held firmly by tannin and crisp acidity. Try it if you enjoy generous fruit with strong structure.
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Powerful presence and firm tannin structure favour Structured palates, despite rich fruit. PalateKey groups wines by how they feel, helping you find styles you enjoy. Your own taste comes first.
This suits you if you enjoy powerful, velvety Vintage Port with firm tannins.
It may not suit you if you prefer delicate wines or a very soft finish.
Tasting Notes
- Region Portugal
- Extras New
- Style Port
Tasting Notes
- Region Portugal
- Extras New
- Style Port
How this wine feels
This feels weighty and velvety, with firm drying grip underneath. Dense fruit expands through the middle, while fresh acidity keeps the long finish defined.
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How much presence and firmness the wine has in your mouth.
The drying, gripping feeling on your gums.
The fresh, mouth-watering edge of the wine.
Bitter, herbal or savoury character beyond the fruit.
How smooth and rounded the wine feels.
Ripe fruit character. This is not a sugar-sweetness rating.
Ripe fruit flavours can be present in dry wines. Sweet-Fruit Expression describes fruit character, not residual sugar.
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