Fonseca 20-Year-Old Tawny Port: A Timeless Elixir from Portugal’s Duoro Valley

Producer: Fonseca
Region: Duoro, Portugal
Blend: Exquisite Red Blend
Year: Non-Vintage (NV)
Alcohol Content: 20%

Indulge in the luxurious complexity of Fonseca’s 20-Year-Old Tawny Port, a masterpiece that has garnered acclaim from renowned critics. With a Decanter score of 95 points, this Port wine captivates with its candied allure, unveiling layers of dried fig, caramel, toffee, and cream on the nose. Each sip reveals a multi-layered palate, brimming with mouth-filling grapiness and a refreshing citrus balance.

Wine Enthusiast awards it 94 points, praising its perfect stage of evolution, where freshness intertwines with hints of orange and dried fruit, while wood aging concentrates its essence into a harmonious blend. Wine Spectator’s 92-point review highlights its focused freshness, with subtle green tea and ginger undertones, complemented by date, toffee, cinnamon, and warm fruitcake notes, culminating in a stylish finish.

Wine & Spirits also rates it 92 points, noting its classical balance of freshness and maturity, offering warm honey, apple, and almond notes on a supple texture. The Wine Advocate’s 92-point critique describes it as a big mouthful that coats the palate before ending with a silky texture and concentrated flavor, showcasing fine complexity appropriate to its age category.

Perfect for special occasions or as a luxurious treat, this Fonseca Tawny Port is a testament to the art of winemaking. Price and availability may vary in-store, and vintage dates may differ from the image shown.