{"product_id":"fonseca-vintage-port-1997","title":"Fonseca Vintage Port 1997","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFonseca Vintage Port 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fonseca Guimaraens | \u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997 | \u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Port\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Douro field blend, predominantly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão and Tinta Roriz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010–2045+ | \u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFonseca Vintage Port 1997 is a powerful and beautifully concentrated expression from one of the Douro Valley’s most celebrated Port houses. Fonseca is particularly renowned for producing Vintage Ports with intense fruit, richness, depth and remarkable longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 vintage produced classic, full-bodied Vintage Ports with impressive concentration and structure. After almost three decades in bottle, the wine is moving into a rewarding mature phase, where its youthful black fruit has begun to develop the complex dried-fruit, spice and chocolate characteristics associated with aged Vintage Port. The palate remains rich and powerful, with a balance of sweetness, acidity and firm but increasingly polished tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and cassis mingle with violet, dark chocolate, liquorice, dried fruit, spice and subtle balsamic notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with layers of ripe black fruit, plum, blackberry and dark chocolate. Notes of liquorice, coffee, spice and dried fig add complexity, supported by firm, well-integrated tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and persistent, with dark fruit, chocolate, spice, liquorice and developing nutty and dried-fruit complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFonseca is one of the great names of Vintage Port, with a history dating back to the early 19th century. The house is celebrated for producing Ports of exceptional concentration and aromatic intensity, often marked by a distinctive combination of powerful dark fruit, floral notes and silky richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Port is produced only in declared exceptional vintages and is designed for extended bottle ageing. Fonseca’s wines are particularly renowned for their ability to evolve over several decades while retaining remarkable depth and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally fermented in lagares before fortification with grape spirit, followed by a relatively short period of maturation in wood and extensive ageing in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~20% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinking beautifully now, with significant further ageing potential. Decant carefully for several hours before serving to remove sediment and allow the wine to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Stilton and other blue cheeses\u003cbr\u003e– Roquefort\u003cbr\u003e– Mature hard cheeses\u003cbr\u003e– Dark chocolate desserts\u003cbr\u003e– Chocolate fondant\u003cbr\u003e– Black Forest gâteau\u003cbr\u003e– Dried fruit and nut desserts\u003cbr\u003e– Fig and walnut tart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"759ml \/ 12","offer_id":54632510652749,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0563.jpg?v=1788273420","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/fonseca-vintage-port-1997","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}