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Fonseca Port, 1963 Vintage Port

Vintage Port

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

Price:

$485.39 USD

4 In Stock

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    • Description

    The Fonseca 1963 Vintage Port is celebrated as one of the finest ports of the 20th century, produced in an exceptional vintage year known for near-perfect growing conditions in Portugal's Douro Valley. Fonseca, a renowned port house, is particularly famous for its opulent and richly flavored wines, and its 1963 vintage exemplifies these qualities. Decades later, it remains a benchmark for vintage port, prized by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

    This vintage port is renowned for its complexity and elegance. Even after 60 years, well-stored bottles often retain a deep ruby hue and offer a captivating bouquet of dried fruits, chocolate, and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, showcasing layers of dark berries, caramel, and a touch of pepper, with a long, smooth finish supported by fully integrated tannins.

    Highly collectible, the Fonseca 1963 commands a premium in the market, reflecting both its legendary status and rarity. Proper storage is key to preserving its remarkable longevity, and careful decanting is essential to remove sediment before serving. Enjoyed on its own or paired with fine cheeses and desserts, this vintage port offers an unforgettable tasting experience, embodying the best of what a great vintage port can achieve

    Condition

    Good labels and levels - provenance: former propert of a port collector stored in a good cellar.

    Reviews

    *** 96 Points Robert Parker **

    Fonseca is one of the great port lodges, producing the most exotic and most complex port. It excels in its magnificently complex, intense bouquet of plummy, cedary, spicy fruit and long, broad, expansive flavors. With its lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports.

    "The 1963, one of the great modern-day classics of vintage port, is an incredibly aromatic, sublime, majestic port that simply defines Fonseca's style perfectly." Robert Parker 1989.

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