2017 Fonseca Vintage Port Imperial (6L) - Douro

 890,56 including VAT

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  • Monumental 2017 6L Imperial
  • Iconic vintage with tremendous storage potential
  • Powerful and elegant style
  • Perfect for collectors and investors

Additional information

Weight 18 kg
Percentage of alcohol

20%

Color

Red

Bottle size

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2017 Fonseca Vintage Port Imperial from the Douro

An exceptional 6L vintage port with enormous power, finesse and complexity

The 2017 Fonseca Vintage Port Imperial (6L) ranks among the absolute best of modern vintage ports. The iconic 2017 vintage produced concentrated and perfectly balanced ports with intense fruit expression, structure and exceptional storage potential. In Imperial format, this wine develops even slower and more refined.

Aroma & taste

In the glass, this port shows a deep, almost opaque ruby color. The nose is intense and complex with aromas of blackcurrants, plums, violets, dark chocolate and exotic spices. In the mouth rich and powerful, with impressive concentration, velvety tannins and an exceptionally long finish.

Why Imperial?

A 6-liter Imperial bottle allows for a slower and more elegant aging of the wine. As a result, the vintage port develops additional finesse and complexity. The impressive size makes this bottle particularly popular with collectors, investors and exclusive events.

The story behind the bottle

2017 is considered one of the greatest modern vintage years in the Douro. Fonseca created a monumental wine with enormous depth, elegance and storage potential. In Imperial format, this wine becomes even more exclusive and impressive.

Discover more

Discover more from our assortment Vintage Port or view all Porto wines.

Also check out this large-format bottle: 2017 Fonseca Vintage Port Double Magnum (3L).