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Fonseca Vintage Port 2003 reflects the warm harvest year with a powerful expression of fruit. A well-structured Vintage Port that will continue to develop in the bottle.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 20% |
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| Region | Douro |
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| Wine color | Red |
The European summer of 2003 became notorious for its exceptional heat. Conditions in the Douro were also hot and demanding. That year, Fonseca produced a Vintage Port in which ripe fruit and concentration take center stage. The house, whose history dates back to 1815, is known for a full-bodied style, but in this wine, freshness and tannins are also essential to its balance.
During a hot growing season, choosing the right time to harvest is particularly important. The grapes must ripen sufficiently without losing their natural freshness. The 2003 vintage demonstrates just how strongly weather conditions can influence the character of a Vintage Port. After vinification and a relatively short period of barrel aging, the wine was bottled to continue its development in the bottle. In this way, it preserves not only the flavor of the harvest but also a tangible reminder of a summer that made history throughout Europe.
Expect a concentrated profile of black berries, ripe plums, figs, and cocoa, complemented by spicy nuances. The full-bodied flavor is supported by a distinct tannin structure. With bottle aging, those tannins can gradually soften, and the fruit aromas can develop more mature notes. The condition of the bottle remains important in this regard.
Place the bottle upright well in advance so that any sediment can settle. Decant carefully and serve at around 16–18°C. Dark chocolate and blue cheese complement this intense style. If you taste the wine without food, you can fully focus on the interplay between ripeness, structure, and freshness.
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