Vintage Port 2024 Fonseca — 41378 — 41378

Fonseca has designated 2024 as Classic Vintage, which is the rarest and most limited-production bottling among the Vintage products released by this house. The grapes for this wine are a traditional Port blend from the Douro in Portugal, and were harvested from the following three vineyards: Quinta do Panascal, Quinta do Cruzeiro, and Quinta de Sto António. The grapes were harvested in whole clusters and fermented together. Thanks to a cool spring and early summer, as well as intermittent light rains, water reserves stayed in good shape. This was followed by a warm summer, with temperatures dropping slightly during the harvest. This combination is fully reflected in every glass of wine. Dark berry fruit blends with floral and herbal notes to create a wine that feels pure and fresh rather than heavy, offering subtly hidden power and a long, clean finish. Fermentation follows traditional methods, involving foot-treading in granite lagares and long fermentations. Aging takes place in small, seasoned oak barrels for 7-8 months in the Douro, then in Vila Nova de Gaia for an additional 10 months in the same barrels. Head winemaker david Guimaraens is a descendant of a family that has been making wine in this region for six generations. This wine is vegan-friendly. Please decant before serving; it is best enjoyed between 2034 and 2070