Guimaraens
Juicy, ripe plum and licorice aromas, followed by herbs and tea leaves.
In certain years when there is no classic Fonseca Vintage Port, a Guimaraens Vintage Port may be made instead. Guimaraens Vintage Ports nevertheless share the origins, heritage and complex fruity style of the classic Fonseca vintages and are drawn from the produce of the same three estates. They differ only in that they are more approachable, ready to drink earlier.
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BOTTLE LAIN DOWN
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DECANTING RECOMMENDED
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VEGAN
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16ºC - 18 ºC
The Port continues to improve for decades after bottling. The bottle should be kept lain down in a cool place, ideally at a temperature below 16ºC.
Should be decanted before being served. Stand the bottle upright a few hours before decanting to allow the sediment to fall to the bottom of the bottle. Pour the wine in a slow, steady stream into a decanter, ensuring that only the clear wine is poured, leaving the sediment behind.
This Port wine is Vegan friendly
The wine benefits from being served between 16ºC to 18ºC.
The Port continues to improve for decades after bottling. The bottle should be kept lain down in a cool place, ideally at a temperature below 16ºC.
Should be decanted before being served. Stand the bottle upright a few hours before decanting to allow the sediment to fall to the bottom of the bottle. Pour the wine in a slow, steady stream into a decanter, ensuring that only the clear wine is poured, leaving the sediment behind.
This Port wine is Vegan friendly
The wine benefits from being served between 16ºC to 18ºC.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of juicy, ripe plum and licorice, followed by herbs and tea leaves. The nose has good volume and depth. Flavors of dried plum and strawberry jam dominate the mouth. The tannins are chewy, but soft and well rounded. The finish is full of rich fruit flavors with an attractive smoky touch.
Notes on Viticultural Year
A warm and wet winter was followed by a dry period in early spring. It did not rain throughout the Alto Douro in March, and the average temperature was 20º C, which is exceptionally high for that time of the year. It also did not rain in August, and both the second half of this month and the first week of September were very hot, with the average temperature for these two months being just under 27º C.
The weather conditions were ideal for the harvest, with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and no rain throughout the harvest. Due to the very hot weather before the harvest, there was considerable dehydration of the pulp, which produced concentrated musts with good flavor and color.
