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Email info@essentiallywine.com
TASTING NOTES
Faint notes of prunes and fig in the nose. The palate have layers of raisiny black fruits. A lovely sweet raspberry, prune and raisins finish.
BACKGROUND
Guimaraens was founded in 1822, when Manuel Pedro Guimaraens acquired control of the Fonseca & Monteiro Company through purchase of the majority of the Fonseca holdings. As a condition of the sale of his shares to Guimaraens, the departing Fonseca stipulated that his name be retained.
Not long after this purchase, Manoel Pedro Guimaraens, a supporter of the liberal cause in the 'War of the Two Brothers', was forced to flee Portugal hidden in an empty port wine cask. He settled in England, where his company remained based until 1927, when the headquarters of the firm returned to Portugal.
During this period, Fonseca grew rapidly in reputation and importance. By 1840, the firm had become the second largest shipper of Port Wine and in 1847 the first Fonseca vintage port was shipped to England.
FOOD MATCHING
Aperitif, exotic fruit salad, Blue cheese, usweetened or bitter chocolate.
CELLAR POTENTIAL
Drink now or cellar.
| Region | Port & Madeira |
| Colour | Red |
| Vintage | 1977 |
| Grape | Touriga Franca blend |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Sweetness | Medium |
| Body | Full |
| Maturation | Drink now or cellar |
| Alcohol | 20 % |
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