Panascal
Delicate aromas of marmalade, dates and raisins. Some attractive nuances of resin and spices.
Similarly to the Fonseca Vintage Ports and the Guimaraens Vintage Ports, blended from the wines of its three estates, the company also offers rich, velvety Single Quinta Vintage Ports produced entirely from the produce of Quinta do Panascal.
These are the pure expression of the estate's terroir. Like the Guimaraens Vintage Ports, these are made in years that produce smoother, more accessible wines that do not need to be stored for a long time before being enjoyed.
Situated on the steep right bank of the river Távora, Quinta do Panascal is one of the most renowned vineyards in the Douro region. In the words of a saying, "From Roncão and Panascal come the best wines of Portugal".
Since its acquisition by the company in 1978, the property has undergone a major investment aimed not only at renovating the vineyard, but also to ensure that the property produces excellent wines, which today form the backbone of the Fonseca Vintage Port blend.
The wines from Quinta do Panascal are rich, with a voluptuous fruitiness, density in the mouth and a velvety texture.
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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
Delicate aromas of marmalade, date and raisin. Some attractive nuances of resin and spice. The mouth is showing some interesting flavors from bottle aging like licorice, dried plum and leather. Smooth and silky mouthfeel. Subtle and elegant wine.
Notes on Viticultural Year
The viticultural season began with a very wet winter. January and February were colder than normal, resulting in late budbreak. The cool, wet conditions continued until just before flowering on May 25. Flowering occurred in warm weather, which, combined with the large number of inflorescences at the time of budbreak, resulted in the highest potential yield since 1900.
There was a considerable amount of rainfall in September, which caused many other growers to begin harvesting. However, the strong winds and warm weather that followed between September 27 and 30 dried the bunches and allowed the grapes to fully ripen. This ended up being reflected in a marked improvement in all the Port wines produced from September 29 onwards.
