Description
Fonseca also offers rich, velvety single quinta Vintage Ports made entirely from the produce of Quinta do Panascal.
These are a pure expression of the estate's terroir. Like Guimaraens Vintage Ports, they are made in years producing softer more approachable wines which do not need to be cellared for a long time before being enjoyed.
Located on the steep right bank of the Távora River, Panascal is one of the most highly reputed vineyards in the Douro Valley. In the words of a local saying, 'From Roncão and Panascal come the finest wines of Portugal'.
Since its acquisition by the company in 1978 the estate has been the object of major investment intended, not only to bring new life to the vineyard, but to ensure that the estate produces outstanding wines which today form the backbone of the Fonseca Vintage Port blend.
The wines of Quinta do Panascal are rich, with voluptuous fruitiness, mouth filling density and a velvety texture.
Similarly to the Fonseca Vintage Ports and the Guimaraens Vintage Ports, blended from the wines of its three estates, the company also offers rich, velvety Single Quinta Vintage Ports produced entirely from the produce of Quinta do Panascal.
These are the pure expression of the estate's terroir. Like the Guimaraens Vintage Ports, these are made in years that produce smoother, more accessible wines that do not need to be stored for a long time before being enjoyed.
A fat, full, tasty wine. Full of rounded aromas of ripe fruit accompotied. Almost like warm marmalade as noted on the nose. The ripeness and richness of the fruit are reinforced in the mouth, with ripe, juicy plum and cherry flavors. Good notes of tobacco, smoked tea (lapsang) and spice. A warm, velvety, satiny wine. A wine with a lot of attractive texture!
