Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port

Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 2012

Very fine and beautifully balanced. This vintage port combines the depth and richness of Quinta do Panascal with the clearly delineated fruit and heady scented quality of the Pinhao Valley.

In certain years when there is no classic Fonseca Vintage Port, a Guimaraens Vintage Port may be made instead. Guimaraens Vintage Ports nevertheless share the origins, heritage and complex fruity style of the classic Fonseca vintages and are drawn from the produce of the same three estates. They differ only in that they are more approachable, ready to drink earlier.

Tasting Notes:

• Deep ruby black centre with narrow purple rim.
• Impressive depth and intensity of fruit on the nose. Very fine complex woodland berry aromas intertwined with discreet resiny, balsamic scents of garrigue, rock rose and wild herbs.
• On the palate the dark fruit flavours have a surprising freshness and a tight mesh of thick, grippy tannins provides both structure and volume.
• A wonderfully long finish leaving succulent flavours of raspberry and cassis.

Food Pairing:

Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, berry desserts, or mature cheeses.

Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

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.

Slow‑roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary and black olives works beautifully, as the meat’s savoury depth and natural fattiness meet the wine’s dark woodland berry character and firm tannins. The fresh lift in the fruit cuts through the richness, and a squeeze of lemon before serving brightens the whole pairing.

A wild mushroom and thyme risotto offers an earthy, umami‑rich counterpoint to the port’s cassis and raspberry notes, while the creamy texture softens the wine’s grippy structure. The herbal edge in the glass mirrors the dish’s aromatics, and finishing the risotto with toasted pine nuts adds a lovely bridge.

• Cheese
• Desserts

Why We Love This Port Wine

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Our Review:

Team Member: Ben, WSET 2

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Fonseca

Port Type: Vintage Port

Port Style:

Port Sweetness:

Vintage: 2012

Size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

Dietary:

Vegan

Vegetarian

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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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