2016 Fonseca Vintage Port from the Douro
An elegant and powerful vintage port with enormous depth and precision
The 2016 Fonseca Vintage Port is among the absolute best of modern Douro. The 2016 vintage produced perfectly balanced vintage ports with intense fruit expression, refined structure and exceptional storage potential. Here, Fonseca combines its signature rich style with remarkable elegance.
Aroma & taste
In the glass, this port shows a deep, almost opaque ruby color. The nose is intense and refined with aromas of blackcurrants, plums, violets, dark chocolate and subtle spices. In the mouth rich and powerful, with impressive concentration, velvety tannins and an exceptionally long finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16-18°C. Ideal with chocolate desserts, blue cheese or as an exclusive finale to a dinner party.
The story behind the bottle
2016 is considered an exceptionally elegant vintage in the Douro. Fonseca created a wine with tremendous precision, depth and storage potential that will continue to develop beautifully in the decades to come.
Discover more
Discover more from our assortment Vintage Port or view all Porto wines.
Also check out this iconic vintage: 2011 Fonseca Vintage Port.
