Fonseca

In the last 40 years, Fonseca (the middle syllable rhymes with "tech") has been the most "on form" in vintage Port years, with resounding successes in 1963, 1970, 1977, 1985, 1992, 1994 and 1997, which has created demand and, as a result, it can command the highest prices.

Fonseca is, in fact, a partner to its rival, Taylor's though the two brands have kept their separate identities. Long-lived, the vintage wines are renowned for their quality of fruit and sheer opulence. Fonseca is without doubt a top name and one that everyone should aspire to try.

Much of the fruit used for Fonseca’s Vintage Port comes from Quinta do Panascal, purchased in 1978. With the addition of Quinta do Val dos Muros in 1985, the property now comprises just over 76 hectares of which 44 hectares is under vine producing 858 hectolitres of Port.