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Fonseca Vintage Port 2000 comes from a renowned vintage in the Douro. Its concentrated style and structure make this port suitable for long-term bottle aging.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 20% |
| Wine color | Red |
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| Region | Douro |
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The turn of the millennium made 2000 a special year. In the Douro, it was also an important vintage for Vintage Port. Fonseca, a port house with a history dating back to 1815, is known for its rich, fruit-driven style. This wine combines that recognizable signature with the concentration and structure of a classic millennium vintage.
The 2000 harvest is considered one of the standout Vintage Port vintages around the turn of the century. The grapes were selected for a wine that was bottled young after a relatively short period in cask. After that, the slow development in the bottle began. That is the essential difference from a Tawny aged for a long time in wood: in Vintage Port, the fruit, tannins, and structure continue to evolve together over a long period. For collectors, the round vintage number makes the bottle particularly attractive, but ultimately it is the wine itself that deserves the attention.
Fonseca 2000 is characterized by a powerful profile of black berries, ripe plums, and floral nuances, with notes of cocoa and spices. Its firm structure supports the rich fruit. With further bottle aging, the aromas may evolve toward dried fruit and more complex spicy notes. How far this development has progressed depends on how the individual bottle has been stored.
Let a bottle that has been aged stand upright beforehand, and decant it carefully if there is any sediment. Serve at around 16–18°C, for example with dark chocolate or blue cheese. Try enjoying a glass on its own as well: this will allow the various layers of this port to come through more clearly.
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