Fonseca Porto 2000
Other regions Porto Vintage
Robert Parker : 96 points
Red wine 2000
- Area : Other areas
- Name : Porto
- Grape variety : Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
- Structure : Ample, Complex, Dense, Length, Lush, Powerful, Rich, Thick
- Families of flavor : Chocolat, Cuir, Fresh fruits, Licorice, Mokka, Spices
- Conservation : A boire jusqu'en 2035
- Temperature of service : 14°
- Mets/wines agreements : Fondant au chocolat, Gâteau chocolat noisettes, Petits fondants au chocolat
- Capacity : Bottle (0,75 L)
Description of the Fonseca
Somewhat of a lightweight for Fonseca, but undeniably charming, this dark ruby/purple-colored wine offers a floral, exotic, flamboyant bouquet, a sweet, fleshy style, but not a great deal of weight or massiveness. Heady alcohol, sweet tannin, and a velvety texture make for a gorgeous finish
Robert Parker : 96 points
"The 2000 Fonseca continues to exude finesse and focus on the nose, with pure blackberry, juniper berries, licorice and a touch of sloes, perhaps as Adrian Bridge remarked, just beginning to close after ten years in bottle. The palate is underpinned by very fine tannins, a sensual, svelte texture with wonderful acidity. The harmony and symmetry is alluring, the finish precise and demonstrating the persistency to suggest a long future ahead. Drink 2020-2060."