Fonseca Port Vintage
Fonseca Port Vintage 1997 750ml

$101.50/bottle

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Fonseca Port Vintage 1997 750ml

Case of 12

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Fonseca Port Vintage
Sample image only. Please see Item description for product Information. When ordering, the item shipped will match the product listing if there are any discrepancies. Do not order solely on the label if you feel it does not match product description.
SKU 916424

$1,218.00/case

$101.50/bottle

Tariffs included

Availability: This is a Long-term Pre-arrival item and is available for online ordering only. This item will ship on a future date after a 4-8 months transfer time. For more about Pre-arrival orders, see FAQ.

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Minimum order 12 bottles
WA 93pts
VM 93pts
WS 90pts
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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. While I would have preferred to have seen more weight, structure, and intensity, this is an outstanding, albeit lighter than normal Fonseca. Anticipated maturity: now-2020.

  • Size: 750ml

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