Fonseca, Tawny 20YO in Gift tin
| Description | Fonseca 20 Year Old is made from selected red Ports grown in the best vineyards of the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. The wine ages in small oak barrels, generally holding about 630 litres, which is a relatively small volume of wine compared to the surface area of the barrel, so contact with the wood is proportionately greater. As it matures in the barrel, Tawny Port gradually loses the deep red 'ruby' colour of young grapes and takes on the seductive amber tint known as tawny. At the same time the wine becomes progressively smoother and mellower, its aromas gaining in richness and complexity. Twenty years of aging has given this wine a wonderfully opulent nutty and spicy flavour. |
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| Country | Portugal |
| Grape variety | Blend of several grape varieties |
| Brand/Winery | Fonseca |
| Color | Red |
| Flavor profile | Spicy, Full Bodied, Sweet |
| Area | Douro |
| Extra features | Giftpackaging |
| Awards |
• 2020 ‐ Decanter : Gold |
| Vinification |
As it matures in barrels, Tawny Port gradually loses the deep red 'ruby' colour of young grapes, and takes on the seductive amber tint known as tawny. At the same time the wine becomes progressively smoother and mellower, its aromas gaining in richness and complexity. The fruit has mellowed further in the 20 Year Old. |
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