FONSECA PORT WINES

Famed for its Vintage Port, the Fonseca Port house style is one of richness with a lush fruit intensity. Fonseca Port wines are noted for their luscious fruitiness which develops great opulence and complexity with age.

FONSECA BIN 27

launched in Britain in 1972, to thousands of wine drinkers and Port lovers the wine that springs to mind is Bin 27.

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COCKTAILS WITH PORT WINE

Discover the best Port Cocktail recipes.

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FONSECA PORT WINES

ABOUT FONSECA

SINCE 1815 PRODUCING THE BEST AND MOST ICONIC PORT WINES

Fonseca is the only Port house with four 100 Point scoring wines. Perhaps more than any other Port producer, Fonseca has built a loyal community of Port enthusiasts who value its individuality and the inimitable character of its wines.

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Vintage

Vintage Port wines represent the best of the products of an exceptional year.

Unlike Port wines that age in wood, Vintage Port wines will continue to age and improve in bottle for decades, inscribing in their character both the characteristics of the vineyard and the influence of the winemaker.

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Rich and Mellow

The rich, velvety Port wines are aged in smaller oak casks, usually with a capacity of about 630 liters.

As the wine ages in the cask, it gradually loses the deep ruby red color of its youth and begins to acquire the lovely amber hue, known in English as "tawny".

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Full-Bodied and Fruity

Fruity, full-bodied Ports are aged for a relatively short time in large oak barrels.

In this type of container, the wine's contact with wood is relatively limited. As a result, the Port wine becomes soft and round, but retains its deep red color, in addition to its youthful vigor and intense fruit character.

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White

These wines are made from classic Douro white grape varieties and are usually aged for a relatively short period of time in oak vats.

Fonseca is mostly known for its dry white port, Siroco, which is an excellent aperitif.

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About our Port Wines

Vintage

Vintage Ports represent the best of the products of an exceptional year. Vintage Ports will continue to age and improve in bottle for decades.

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Rich and Mellow

The rich, velvety Port wines are aged in smaller oak casks, usually with a capacity of about 630 liters.

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Full-Bodied and Fruity

Fruity, full-bodied Ports are aged for a relatively short time in large oak barrels.

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White

These wines are made from classic Douro white grape varieties and are usually aged for a relatively short period of time in oak vats.

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WINETOURISM

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Visit Fonseca Porto and enjoy an experience in the new Port Wine Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia or in our Quinta do Panascal in the Douro.

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Port Wine

Full Bodied and Fruity

Bin 27

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Full Bodied and Fruity

Terra Prima

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Vintage

Guimaraens 2019

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Full Bodied and Fruity

LBV 2016

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Full Bodied and Fruity

Crusted Port

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Vintage

Vintage 2017

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White

Fonseca Siroco

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Rich and Mellow

Fonseca 10 Anos Tawny

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Rich and Mellow

Fonseca 20 Anos Tawny

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Vintage

Guimaraens 2022

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Full Bodied and Fruity

LBV 2019

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WHERE TO BUY

David Guimaraens

"Do not wait for a special occasion to open a special wine, create a special occasion by opening a special wine."

David Guimaraens is Fonseca's Head Winemaker and represents the sixth generation of the Guimaraens family, being the eldest son of the legendary Fonseca Winemaker, Bruce Guimaraens.

Bin 27 was born to be drunk on a daily basis
It is a young, full-bodied reserve with rich fruit, that has the characteristics of a vintage Port.

It is the best selling Port wine in the USA and still today is the reference in the industry when it comes to Ruby Reserve.

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Bin 27 was born to be drunk on a daily basis
It is a young, full-bodied reserve with rich fruit, that has the characteristics of a vintage Port.

It is the best selling Port wine in the USA and still today is the reference in the industry when it comes to Ruby Reserve.

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Pairing Suggestions

You don't need to be a Michelin-starred chef or a famous sommelier to create the perfect combination for your homemade chocolate cake or your famous apple crumble.

On the contrary, pairing the different styles of Port wine is actually very simple. Discover our suggestions.

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Vintage Ports

Vintage Ports represent the best from an exceptional year. Strong cheeses such as Stilton or chocolate truffles are classic pairings.

Tawny Ports

Tawny Ports are rich and mellow and pair wonderfully with cheeses, chocolates and desserts such as crème brûlée or caramel ice cream.

Ruby Ports

Ruby Ports are aged in large wooden casks and are the perfect match for a selection of cheeses and chocolates.

White Ports

White Ports are great as an aperitif or as a base for cocktails. They pair wonderfully with olives or toasted almonds.

Vintage Ports

Vintage Ports represent the best from an exceptional year. Strong cheeses such as Stilton or chocolate truffles are classic pairings.

Tawny Ports

Tawny Ports are rich and mellow and pair wonderfully with cheeses, chocolates and desserts such as crème brûlée or caramel ice cream.

Ruby Ports

Ruby Ports are aged in large wooden casks and are the perfect match for a selection of cheeses and chocolates.

White Ports

White Ports are great as an aperitif or as a base for cocktails. They pair wonderfully with olives or toasted almonds.

News and Articles

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FONSECA RELEASES VINTAGE GUIMARAENS 2022

<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">St George’s Day is when Fonseca traditionally announces whether it will make a new Vintage Port.<br></p>