FONSECA GUIMARAENS Port Wine vintage 2018
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Detailní popis produktu
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Guimaraens
THE 2018 COMBINES THE RICH, RIPE FRUIT OF QUINTA DO PANASCAL IN THE TÁVORA VALLEY AND THE STRUCTURE AND DEPTH OF THE PINHAO VALLEY ESTATES.
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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16oC - 18 oC
Guimaraens Vintage
In certain years when there is no classic Fonseca Vintage Port, a Guimaraens Vintage Port may be made instead.
When Guimaraens Vintage Ports were first released in the 1930's they were made in the same years as the classic Fonseca Vintage Ports but blended from slightly less powerful components, much like the second wines of the Bordeaux châteaux.
Today Guimaraens Vintage Ports are made in years when the wines are more supple and early maturing and Fonseca in vintages producing bigger, more long lasting Ports.
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 and more accessibly priced.
Tasting Notes
Almost impenetrable purple-black color in the center, with a narrow violet band at the rim. The nose is dense and compact, with impressive depth and structure. The fruit quality is excellent, a delicious blend of red and black fruit aromas mixed with dark chocolate notes, hallmarks of Fonseca vintages. Surrounding this core of powerful, complex fruit is an aura of balsamic and minty aromas. While the nose is sumptuous and seductive, there is an attractive, firm side provided by graphite and a fine minerality.
The first impression on the palate is one of silky smoothness, but the tannins suddenly explode on the palate with assertive pungency and a thread of acidity that runs through the palate to provide lively freshness. There is an abundance of fresh berry fruit flavors that linger through to the long finish. This excellent Guimaraens Vintage exhibits vigor and depth, yet is supple and expressive enough to be drunk early.
Notes on Viticultural Year
The character of the 2018 wines was influenced by an unusual and occasionally challenging viticultural year. After a very hot and dry 2017, by mid-January, 56% of Portugal, particularly the northeast, was declared to be in severe drought. Fortunately, March was very wet and the heavy rains, totaling 223 mm in Pinhao, filled the groundwater reserves that came to prove vital during the ripening period. By the end of June the weather remained cold and wet, causing mildew in some vineyards, and hail storms on May 28th caused extensive damage to some properties in the Pinhao region.
The vineyard cycle was about three weeks behind the previous year, with the painter arriving only in late July. The weather in July was dry and relatively mild, but August saw the arrival of intensely hot weather, with temperatures well above 40° C in the Upper Douro in the early days of August. The heat allowed the cycle to recover, and although the hot weather continued, the large amount of moisture in the soil resulted in an even and balanced ripening of the grapes.
The harvest started at Quinta do Panascal da Fonseca in the Távora valley and its properties in the Pinhao valley, Cruzeiro and Santo António, in the week of September 22nd and was carried out in warm and dry conditions. The young wines had a deep color and stood out for the freshness of the fruit and excellent acidity.
Doplňkové parametry
| Kategorie: | Portugalská vína |
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| Záruka: | 6 |
| ? VINAŘSKÁ OBLAST: | Porto |
| ? BARVA VÍNA A PERLENÍ: | Portské víno |
| ? ODRŮDA HROZNŮ: | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roris, Tinta Barroca |
| ? ROČNÍK VÍNA: | 2018 |
| ? KLASIFIKACE VÍNA: | Port DOC (Declared Vintage Port) |
| ? ALKOHOL: | 20 % |
| ? OBSAH CUKRU VE VÍNĚ: | sladké |
| ? FOOD PAIRING: | samostatně, sýry, čokoládové dezerty |
| ? OBJEM LAHVE: | 0,75 l |
| ZEMĚ PŮVODU VÍNA: | Portugalsko |
| ? NÁZEV VINAŘSTVÍ: | Fonseca |
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Fonseca
Jeden z největších domů portského. Hloubka, smyslnost a dlouhověkost Vintage Portu – tradice od roku 1815, terroir Douro a styl, který poznáte naslepo.
Fonseca
One of Port’s most admired houses. Deep, seductive, age-worthy Vintage Port — since 1815, shaped by the Douro Valley and a signature style you can recognize blind.
Fonseca
Una delle case più celebri del Porto. Vintage Porto profondo, seducente e longevo — dal 1815, nel cuore del Douro, con uno stile inconfondibile.
Proč právě Fonseca
Fonseca patří do úzké špičky portských domů. Pokud hledáte portské, které je temné, vrstevnaté, ovocně intenzivní a zároveň má noblesu a dlouhověkost, jste na správné adrese. Vintage Port Fonseca je po generace považován za etalon stylu – bohatý, smyslný, s „masitou“ strukturou a sametovou délkou.
- Tradice od roku 1815 – jeden z historických pilířů portského.
- Ikonický Vintage Port – vína určená k dlouhému zrání.
- Výrazný „house style“ – exotika, hloubka, černé ovoce, koření.
- Douro terroir – tři klíčové vinice a práce blízko původu.
- Skvělý vstup – Bin 27 nebo LBV pro okamžité potěšení.
Rychlá fakta
Historie, která formovala portské
První doložené obchodní záznamy Fonsecy pocházejí z 8. dubna 1815. Z malého obchodního domu se během několika dekád stala respektovaná značka s mezinárodním dosahem. Klíčovým momentem byl odchod Manoela Pedra Guimaraense do Londýna, kde vybudoval pro Fonsecu silnou obchodní základnu a postupně upevnil její jméno na britském trhu.
Čtyři rodiny – Fonseca, Monteiro, Guimaraens a Yeatman – postupně formovaly charakter firmy i její reputaci. Výsledkem je jeden z nejstabilnějších a nejuznávanějších „first growth“ producentů Vintage Portu.
Vintage Port jako „nepřerušená nit“ historie
Od chvíle, kdy se Vintage Port v 19. století stal velkým klasickým vínem, byla Fonseca u toho – a často udávala tempo. Legendární ročníky vytvořily reputaci značky jako producenta, který umí propojit sílu, noblesu a mimořádnou komplexitu.
Fonseca je vyhledávaná sběrateli i milovníky velkých vín. Je to portské, které je mladé přitažlivé, ale skutečný „velký koncert“ předvede po letech zrání.
Vinice Douro: Panascal, Cruzeiro, Santo António
Špičkové portské nevzniká ve sklepě, ale ve vinici. Fonseca proto dlouhodobě investuje do vlastních vinic v údolí Douro. Tři klíčové estate vinice – Quinta do Panascal, Quinta do Cruzeiro a Quinta de Santo António – jsou pilířem kvality a definují rukopis domu.
- Panascal – elegantní ovocnost, struktura a typický „fonseca“ charakter.
- Cruzeiro – hloubka, koncentrace a kořenitá energie.
- Santo António – komplexita a vrstvení, které podporuje dlouhověkost.
Jak vybrat Fonsecu podle příležitosti
- Bin 27 – bohaté, ovocné, „easy to love“ portské na večer i k dezertům.
- LBV – plnější, koncentrovanější styl; ideální, když chcete blízko k Vintage.
- Vintage Port – královská disciplína: archivace, dekantace, velký zážitek.
Portské k jídlu: jednoduchá pravidla, velký efekt
Portské je neuvěřitelně univerzální. Fonseca se skvěle páruje s čokoládou, modrými sýry, ořechy, sušeným ovocem – a v kuchyni umí vytvořit fantastické redukce k masu či zvěřině.
- Ruby / Bin 27 – čokoládové dezerty, brownies, čokoládová pěna.
- Tawny – crème brûlée, karamel, ořechy, sýry.
- LBV / Vintage – modré sýry, foie gras, „after dinner“ sklenka.
Why Fonseca
Fonseca belongs to the very top tier of Port houses. If you want a Port that is dark, layered, intensely fruity, yet unmistakably refined and built to age, this is it. Fonseca Vintage Port has long been considered a benchmark — lush, seductive, with a “fleshy” texture and a remarkably long finish.
- Founded in 1815 — one of the historic pillars of Port.
- Vintage Port expertise — wines made for long ageing.
- A distinctive house style — exotic depth, black fruit, spice.
- Douro terroir — three key estates and a vineyard-first mindset.
- Brilliant entry point — Bin 27 or LBV for immediate pleasure.
Quick facts
A history that shaped Port
Fonseca’s earliest recorded trade entry dates to 8 April 1815. In just a few decades, the firm evolved from a small shipper into a globally respected name. A pivotal step was the move of Manoel Pedro Guimaraens to London, where he built a strong commercial base and helped establish the Fonseca name in the UK market.
Four families — Fonseca, Monteiro, Guimaraens and Yeatman — shaped the house over time, resulting in one of Port’s most consistent “first growth” Vintage Port producers.
Vintage Port as a “continuous thread”
Since Vintage Port emerged as a great classic wine in the 19th century, Fonseca has been among its most admired and consistent producers. The house is known for combining power, elegance and extraordinary complexity.
These are wines loved when young — but truly unforgettable after years of ageing, when the structure and aromatics fully unfold.
Douro vineyards: Panascal, Cruzeiro, Santo António
Great Port begins in the vineyard. Fonseca invested heavily in estate vineyards in the Douro Valley. Three key estates — Quinta do Panascal, Quinta do Cruzeiro and Quinta de Santo António — anchor quality and define the house signature.
- Panascal — refined fruit, structure and classic Fonseca character.
- Cruzeiro — depth, concentration and spicy energy.
- Santo António — layering and complexity that support longevity.
How to choose Fonseca for the occasion
- Bin 27 — rich, fruity and immediately pleasurable.
- LBV — fuller and more concentrated; a great “Vintage-like” experience.
- Vintage Port — the pinnacle: decant, serve, and watch it evolve.
Food pairings and cooking with Port
Port is extremely versatile. Fonseca pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts, blue cheeses, nuts and dried fruit — and it can also elevate sauces and reductions for roasted meats and game.
- Ruby / Bin 27 — chocolate mousse, brownies, dark chocolate cake.
- Tawny — crème brûlée, caramel, nuts, aged cheeses.
- LBV / Vintage — blue cheese, foie gras, an after-dinner glass.
Perché scegliere Fonseca
Fonseca è tra le più grandi case del Porto. Se cerchi un Porto scuro, stratificato e intensamente fruttato, ma al tempo stesso elegante e capace di invecchiare a lungo, sei nel posto giusto. Il Vintage Porto di Fonseca è un riferimento: ricco, seducente, con una trama “carnosa” e un finale lunghissimo.
- Fondata nel 1815 — uno dei pilastri storici del Porto.
- Specialista del Vintage Porto — vini nati per l’affinamento.
- Stile di casa distintivo — profondità esotica, frutto nero, spezie.
- Terroir del Douro — tre tenute chiave e lavoro vicino all’origine.
- Ottimo punto di partenza — Bin 27 o LBV per piacere immediato.
Dati rapidi
Una storia che ha segnato il Porto
Le prime prove documentate dell’attività di Fonseca risalgono all’8 aprile 1815. In poche decadi la casa passò da piccolo spedizioniere a nome internazionale. Un passaggio decisivo fu l’arrivo di Manoel Pedro Guimaraens a Londra, dove costruì una solida base commerciale e contribuì a consolidare il marchio sul mercato britannico.
Quattro famiglie — Fonseca, Monteiro, Guimaraens e Yeatman — hanno guidato la casa nel tempo, rendendola una delle più costanti tra i produttori “first growth” di Vintage Porto.
Il Vintage Porto come “filo continuo”
Da quando il Vintage Porto è diventato un grande classico nel XIX secolo, Fonseca è stata tra i produttori più ammirati e regolari. I suoi vini uniscono potenza, eleganza e straordinaria complessità.
Piacevoli da giovani, i Vintage Fonseca diventano davvero indimenticabili dopo anni di affinamento, quando aromi e struttura si aprono completamente.
Vigneti del Douro: Panascal, Cruzeiro, Santo António
Il grande Porto nasce in vigna. Fonseca ha investito nelle proprie tenute nella valle del Douro. Tre vigneti chiave — Quinta do Panascal, Quinta do Cruzeiro e Quinta de Santo António — sono la base della qualità e definiscono lo stile di casa.
- Panascal — frutto elegante, struttura e carattere classico Fonseca.
- Cruzeiro — profondità, concentrazione ed energia speziata.
- Santo António — complessità e stratificazione per grande longevità.
Come scegliere Fonseca in base all’occasione
- Bin 27 — ricco, fruttato, perfetto per piacere immediato.
- LBV — più pieno e concentrato; un’esperienza vicina al Vintage.
- Vintage Porto — il vertice: decantare, servire e lasciarlo evolvere.
Abbinamenti e cucina con il Porto
Il Porto è estremamente versatile. Fonseca si abbina benissimo a dessert al cioccolato, formaggi erborinati, frutta secca e disidratata — e in cucina è fantastico per salse e riduzioni con arrosti e selvaggina.
- Ruby / Bin 27 — mousse al cioccolato, brownie, torta fondente.
- Tawny — crème brûlée, caramello, frutta secca, formaggi stagionati.
- LBV / Vintage — formaggi blu, foie gras, bicchiere da fine pasto.
