Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 1992 750 mL

97 Points Robert Parker | 94 Points Wine Spectator | #4 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 1995

Tasting profile

Fonseca’s own description gives you strong material for the listing: dark purple color, fresh berry fruit, perfumed/resinous aromas, intense dark chocolate, large scale, voluptuous texture, multiple layers and a long finish.

At this age, I would expect a sound bottle to show a progression along the lines of:

Blackberry • blackcurrant • plum • violet • licorice • dark chocolate • dried fruit • baking spice • tobacco/cedar nuances

The important character is rich and voluptuous rather than delicate. Fonseca is historically known for a lush, exotic style, and that is part of what made this 1992 such a highly regarded Port.

Grape variety

For your website’s grape field, use:

Traditional Portuguese Red Blend

The producer identifies the wine as being made from traditional grape varieties rather than publishing a specific 1992 varietal percentage breakdown.

The traditional varieties associated with Fonseca’s Vintage Port include Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca/Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and other traditional Douro grapes.

Food pairing

For the website, I would recommend:

Stilton and other blue cheeses, aged cheddar, walnuts, dark chocolate, chocolate truffles, or simply served alone after dinner.

Vintage Port throws substantial sediment after this much bottle age, so decanting is appropriate. Fonseca recommends serving around 17–18°C (approximately 63–64°F

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