Fonseca Port, 2008

Bicentenary Crusted Port

Description and Reviews:
This year we celebrate the Bicentenary of the House of Fonseca. To commemorate 200 years of family tradition and achievement, Fonseca has made a limited release of a Bicentenary Edition Crusted Port.

Crusted is a traditional style and Fonseca is one of very few houses that continue to produce it. It is a blend of rich, full-bodied Ports bottled without fining or filtration. After bottling, it is kept for several years in the Fonseca cellars, slowly gaining in character and complexity, before being offered for sale. After some time a sediment or 'crust' will form in the bottle, a natural process occurring only in the finest Ports and a sign that they are able to improve in bottle. This Bicentenary Limited Edition Crusted Port was bottled in 2008 and already displays attractive bottle maturity. Drinking superbly now, it is the perfect wine with which to celebrate Fonseca's 200th anniversary but those preferring to keep it in their cellars as a memento of the Bicentenary can expect it to continue improving in bottle.

Deep, dark ruby colour. On the nose powerful aromatic aromas of dark berry fruit, raspberry leaf, redcurrants and a hint of mint. On the palate layers of complex flavours, redcurrant, raspberry, eucalyptus, balanced tannins and spice. Very elegant wine, with a long finish.

Serving suggestions:

Fonseca Crusted is the perfect finish to any meal. It benefits from being decanted and should be served in a generously proportioned wine glass so that its rich fruity nose can be enjoyed to the full. Excellent with fully flavoured cheeses. It is also delicious with desserts made with chocolate or berry fruits.

20% ABV 6x75cl Bottles Bottled in 2008.