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Fonseca

Porto

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Douro Valley Port wines built on Touriga Nacional and regional heritage.

Fonseca produces Port wines from the Duriense region of Northern Portugal, where the Douro Valley's steep terraced vineyards and schist soils create conditions for concentrated, age-worthy fortified wines. The winery's portfolio centers on Touriga Nacional and its complementary varieties—Touriga Francesa, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca, and Tinta Roriz—grapes prized for their structure and depth in the Port category. The Vintage Port, built on Touriga Nacional alone, represents the house's commitment to single-varietal expression and has earned recognition from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Falstaff. The Late Bottled Vintage Unfiltered Port, a blend of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Francesa, offers similar critical regard alongside a more accessible aging profile. The Porto Finest Reserve Waterloo Edition draws on the full spectrum of traditional Port grapes, layering complexity across six varieties. Each wine reflects the intensity and mineral character that define the region's finest fortified expressions.

Peak score93 / 100
RegionPortoAddressRua do Choupelo 54, 4400-187 Vila Nova de Gaia
Top winesEscudo Aperitif Port Extra Dry White · Late Bottled Vintage Port · Special Ruby Port
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