Guimaraens
INK-LIKE BLACK COLOR WITH A NARROW PURPLE HALO. ON THE NOSE IT IS STILL YOUNG AND CRISP, EXHIBITING FRESH AND VIBRANT AROMAS OF RASPBERRY AND BLACK CURRANT WITH HINTS OF TEA LEAVES AND PLUM.
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
Black like ink color, with narrow purple halo. On the nose it is still young and crisp, displaying fresh and vibrant aromas of raspberry and black currant with hints of tea leaves and plum. In the mouth it is relatively austere, showing plenty of depth and capacity. The dense, velvety tannins reveal attractive grip and firmness on the finish, which is marked by a magnificent explosion of fresh red berry aromas.
Notes on Viticultural Year
The winter preceding the 2005 harvest was extremely cold and dry, leaving water reserves severely reduced, after an equally dry and warm 2004.
Due to the cold weather and the lack of water, the growing season started later than usual. The entire growing season was marked by lower vigor and smaller berry size, in all varieties.
From May 16 until September 6 there was almost no rain. However, despite the extreme heat and drought-like conditions, the ripening process continued normally, although at a slower pace than normal. Fortunately, the dry summer conditions were mitigated by the steady rains that fell between September 6 and September 9, giving the vines much needed relief, allowing them to complete the ripening process and obtain a perfectly ripe and balanced harvest.
