Description

This is a smooth, fruity and warming port made from organically grown grapes in the Douro Valley. Sturdy, characterful, in reserve ruby style, it shows tantalising pure fruit flavours of blueberry and plum. Fully organic, this port is fortified with organically derived spirit. Dense and spicy, it is well-structured, making it delicious with mature hard cheese.

Awards

Fonseca was one of the pioneers of organic viticulture in the Douro valley.An area of its flagship estate, Quinta do Panascal in the Távora Valley, was converted to organic viticulture in and today its Quinta de Santo António in the Pinhão Valley is entirely certi ed for organic production. In it became possible for the first time to produce a Port made entirely from grapes derived from certi ed organic viticulture. is was due to an agreement with

a specialised distiller who was able to supply grape spirit for fortication made from certifed organically farmed grapes. the result was Terra Prima Reserve, an elegant reserve blend, displaying fresh vibrant fruit, in which organic viticulture has allowed the traditional port grape varieties to express their natural aromas to the full.

Certifications

Fonseca was one of the pioneers of organic viticulture in the Douro valley.An area of its flagship estate, Quinta do Panascal in the Távora Valley, was converted to organic viticulture in and today its Quinta de Santo António in the Pinhão Valley is entirely certi ed for organic production. In it became possible for the first time to produce a Port made entirely from grapes derived from certi ed organic viticulture. is was due to an agreement with

a specialised distiller who was able to supply grape spirit for fortication made from certifed organically farmed grapes. the result was Terra Prima Reserve, an elegant reserve blend, displaying fresh vibrant fruit, in which organic viticulture has allowed the traditional port grape varieties to express their natural aromas to the full.

Alcohol

20.0%

Analytical data

sweet/dessert

93.0 g/l residual sugar

4.2 g/l acidity

3.7 pH

Vineyard

Vine density: na

Yield: na hl/ha

Winemaker

David Guimaraens

Viticulture

An area of its flagship estate, Quinta do Panascal in the Távora Valley, was converted to organic viticulture in 1992 and today its Quinta de Santo António in the Pinhão Valley is entirely certified for organic production.

Vinification

Crushing, not destemming. Maceration and fermentation in stone lagares or inox tank (3 or 4 days), with skins. Temperature approx. 25ºC. Fermentation is stopped with Grape Spirit.

Maturation

Aged in nature large oak vats.

Aromas

Wood: minimal

Taste

Body: full

Bottling

Size: 0.750l

GTIN: 5013521101908

Packaging

Bottles per case: 6

GTIN: 15013521101905

Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve