Fonseca Port, 1948 Vintage Port
Vintage Port
High shoulder, UK Bottled by John E McPherson and Sons Ltd, Newcastle
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
$1,912.69 USD
Description
The Fonseca 1948 Vintage Port is often hailed as one of the legendary vintages of the 20th century, an icon in the world of fortified wines. Deep, complex, and astonishingly well-structured, it demonstrates Fonseca’s signature style of powerful fruit and elegance. Even after many decades, it has retained an extraordinary vibrancy and depth, making it a timeless classic.
In terms of tasting profile, the 1948 Fonseca opens with an aromatic symphony of rich blackberries, plums, and ripe figs, underpinned by layers of dark chocolate, cedar, spices, and a hint of mint. On the palate, the wine is lush, incredibly smooth, and beautifully integrated. It offers an impressive, velvety texture, and the tannins, while softened with age, still provide a balanced backbone that underscores its full-bodied character. The finish is endless, with flavors lingering and evolving on the palate, a testament to its quality and age-worthiness.
This wine’s structure and persistence make it highly collectible and prized among vintage port connoisseurs. If you have the opportunity to taste this rare gem, it is an unforgettable experience, showcasing the finesse and depth that Fonseca achieves in its top vintages. Even after 70+ years, this wine is lively, with no signs of fading—a true testament to the craftsmanship and longevity of a world-class vintage port.
1948 Fonseca Vintage Port – James Suckling had bestowed 100 points on this VP. Tawny-centered colour with a light yellowish edge, with surprisingly light colour overall, not what I am used to. In contrast to the massive masculine style of the Taylor, this showed the smooth elegance and feminine style of a great well-aged vintage Port. It exhibits cherry and sweet cranberry fruit, along with an incredibly complex and everlasting finish.
Review by Roy Hersh- For the Love of Port
Condition
Unlabelled - good capsule, good level.
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