Fonseca Crusted Port Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Engraved & In Wooden Gift Box

Fonseca Crusted Port Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Engraved 75cl

Q: What is crusted port and how does it differ from other ports?

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Q: How is this port made?

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Q: How should it be served and enjoyed?

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Q: Is this a good gift and why?

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Fonseca Crusted Port Overview

For a truly memorable festive gift, Fonseca Crusted Port with a custom “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year” engraving combines the warmth of tradition with personal sentiment.

This classic crusted style is crafted from a blend of full‑bodied wines aged for four years in large wooden vats, then bottled unfiltered and cellared further before release.

Its rich, layered character and handcrafted presentation make it ideal for celebration, gifting, or marking special moments throughout the holiday season.

Tasting Notes

Fonseca Crusted Port Engraved With Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Give a festive gift with a difference: a bottle of Fonseca Crusted Port, professionally engraved with "Merry Christmas & Happy New Year". Inside is a rich, full-bodied Port from one of the Douro's most admired houses, full of dark berries, raisin, spice and eucalyptus. It's the perfect partner for Stilton, Christmas cake or mince pies.

The engraved bottle makes a keepsake that can come out every festive season. It's pre-engraved and ready to send, with a free handwritten gift message.

Tasting Profile:

Appearance: Deep, dark ruby.
Nose: Powerful and aromatic, with dark berries, redcurrant and raspberry leaf, and a hint of mint.
Palate: Rich and layered, with dark berry fruit, plump raisin, warm spice and eucalyptus, supported by balanced tannins.
Finish: Elegant and finely balanced, with a long, fresh finish and a touch of marzipan.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

This is a Christmas gift that feels personal without the wait for custom engraving. It's ideal for parents, in-laws and grandparents; for the friends hosting Christmas dinner; or for neighbours, colleagues and anyone you'd like to thank at the end of the year. It's also well suited to corporate gifting, where a quality Port with a festive engraving makes a memorable present for clients and staff.

Port is a traditional part of Christmas in Britain, and this bottle is made to be opened with the cheeseboard on Christmas Day, or saved to toast the New Year. Because it's pre-engraved rather than made to order, it can be dispatched right away, which makes it a reliable choice for last-minute Christmas shopping.

Food Pairing

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Serve lightly chilled (approximately 14–16 °C) to highlight its bold fruit character and balanced structure. Complements dark chocolate desserts, rich winter puddings, fruitcake, and spiced nut breads, and also pairs nicely with aged cheeses.

Cheese
Desserts

Key Info

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Fonseca

Port Type: Crusted Port

Port Style: Full-Bodied

Port Sweetness: Very Sweet

Vintage: NV

Size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

Dietary:

Vegan

Vegetarian

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Fonseca Crusted Port supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Producer

Meet The Port Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Fonseca

Founded in 1822, Fonseca is a renowned Port house with nearly two centuries of winemaking heritage. Based in Portugal’s Douro Valley, Fonseca is celebrated for its rich tradition, dedication to quality, and innovative approach to producing vintage and aged Ports. The house has maintained its reputation worldwide by combining classic methods with a commitment to excellence in every bottle.

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Why We Love It

Why We Love This Crusted Port Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

I love how this Port balances youthful dark fruit intensity with emerging bottle maturity. It reveals blueberry, raisin, and eucalyptus. Marzipan finish.

Tasting Team Member: Emma, WSET 2

Delivery Information

Standard Delivery (2-5 Working Days) £5.95

Next Working Day Delivery (Order by 2pm) £7.95

Saturday Delivery (Order by 2pm Friday) £10.95

Orders are processed Monday - Friday

*Excludes bank holidays*

Delivery & Shipping Policy

Sending A Gift?

We offer a free handwritten gift message with every order, and we’ll ensure no pricing or invoicing is included in the parcel.
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Fonseca Crusted Port FAQs

What is crusted port and how does it differ from other ports?

Crusted port is a traditional style made by blending several wines, ageing them in large wooden vats without filtration, and then bottling unfiltered. Unlike tawny or vintage port, it develops complexity over time in bottle and may form sediment - the “crust” - which is part of its character.

How is this port made?

It is created from a blend of robust Douro grape varieties. After fermentation and fortification, the wines age for about four years in large wooden vats. They are then bottled without filtration and cellared for approximately three additional years before release, allowing layers of depth and aroma to develop naturally.

How should it be served and enjoyed?

Serve lightly chilled (14–16 °C) to bring out its fruit intensity and silky structure. Crusted port is best decanted before serving to separate any sediment that may have formed.

It’s great to enjoy at festive meals, holiday gatherings, and as a thoughtful toast to good cheer.

Is this a good gift and why?

Yes, the engraved message adds heartfelt sentiment to an already special bottle. Whether for Christmas, New Year, or winter celebrations, the personalised engraving turns this fine port into a thoughtful gift that can be shared and remembered.