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A fortified wine is a wine that has had a quantity of distilled spirit added to it to increase its alcohol content and stop its natural fermentation preventing the total transformation of the wort sugar into alcohol. In general, fortification of wines originally developed as a way of preserving wine on long overseas journeys. As a consequence, s...
A fortified wine is a wine that has had a quantity of distilled spirit added to it to increase its alcohol content and stop its natural fermentation preventing the total transformation of the wort sugar into alcohol. In general, fortification of wines originally developed as a way of preserving wine on long overseas journeys. As a consequence, several types of fortified wine have been developed throughout history and their popularity has kept them in production to this day. Among them Port Wine, Madeira Wine, Carcavelos, Moscatel de Setúbal, Sherry, Marsala, Commandaria, Mistelle, Vins Doux Naturels (VDN), and Vermouth.
A fortified wine is a wine that has had a quantity of distilled spirit added to it to increase its alcohol content and stop its natural fermentation preventing the total transformation of the wort sugar into alcohol. In general, fortification of wines originally developed as a way of preserving wine on long overseas journeys. As a consequence, several types of fortified wine have been developed throughout history and their popularity has kept them in production to this day. Among them Port Wine, Madeira Wine, Carcavelos, Moscatel de Setúbal, Sherry, Marsala, Commandaria, Mistelle, Vins Doux Naturels (VDN), and Vermouth.
It presents a topaz colour, intense aroma and extraordinary complexity, highlighting fresh citrus fruit, orange blossom, dried fruits and honey. In the mouth it is a voluminous muscat and at the same time fresh, leaving a light sea-side.
Golden amber color, aroma of nuts, honey and hints orange peel. In the mouth it is very unctuous, well-balamced, with very long and pleasant finish.
Topaz colour with golden reflections. Characteristic bouquet of Madeira, with dried fruits, wood and notes of orange peel. Dry and fresh, in perfect harmony with a citrus backbone. Long and refreshing aftertaste.
Clear, amber colour with tinges of gold; a bouquet of dried fruit, vanilla, wood and toffee with a smooth, medium-sweet finish and an excellent balance between the fruit and acidity.
This Port Wine is the result of a blend of aged wine from Quinta da Devesa, developed with noble wine grapes used in the Douro region, aged over in wooden casks at the Quinta da Devesa cellars.Sweet nutty notes of marzipan blended with toasty blanched almonds and a hint of spirit. Soft, smooth and well rounded with crème caramel and flavors of Frangelico....
This Port Reserve is a tribute to the family's fifth great grandfather, General Silveira, 1st Count of Amarante. Not only distinguished with the highest form Portuguese insignias as well as British and Spanish medals for his role in the French invasions. Francisco da Silveira Pinto da Fonseca Teixeira was also a renowned Port producer.This wine was...
Clear, amber colour with tinges of gold and very strong legs; a bouquet of prunes, almond, vanilla, wood and toffee with a smooth, medium-sweet finish and an excellent balance between the fruit and acidity.
This Port Wine is the result of a blend of aged wine from Quinta da Devesa, developed with noble wine grapes used in the Douro region, aged over in wooden casks at the Quinta da Devesa cellars.Fragrances of praline and a minor medicinal note, notes of toffee, apricot preserves and a candied caramelized nuttiness. Full bodied and well balanced, the finish...
Clear, topaz colour, with golden highlights. Characteristic and intense bouquet of Madeira with notes of dried fruits (especially figs and prunes), vanilla and oak. Medium sweet, smooth and full-bodied, balanced by a very fine acidity. A long aftertaste with toffee flavours.
This White Port is obtained from a selection of grape varieties recommended for the Douro region. The ageing process occurs naturally over many years, in oak vats at Quinta da Devesa cellars, thus resulting in a darkened colour.Clear, dark golden colour, with a copper green hue. With superior complexity, reveals aromas of oak, fruit (peach and hermetic)...
This Tawny Port is produced only in special years, it is a blend made from a mixture of wines, whose average age is over 20 years old, having been bottled in 2019. It presents suggestions of dried fruits, where the nuts and dried almonds stand out, it is a sweet wine, showing notes of cassis bonbon.
The exceptional 2011 harvest produced extraordinary results in the Douro valley. On April 23, 2013, Fonseca announced its decision to declare 2011 as a vintage year, launching the classic Fonseca Vintage Port.Intense black inky core and narrow purple rim. The nose opens onto a dense brooding mass of dark blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Compact and...
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