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Fonseca Vintage Port 1963

$45999

A sublime expression of the exceptional 1963 vintage, when late autumn heat brought Douro Valley grapes to perfect maturity after a cool growing season. Deep ruby with hints of amber, the wine overflows with cured leather, warm orange jam, cinnamon, and fragrant rosewood. The harmonious palate reveals a voluptuous silky texture and wonderfully complex layers that will continue evolving gracefully.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

96 points

"This example was bottled in Porto and remained in the house’s bin until this tasting. The 1963 Vintage Port has a dark russet color. The nose is beautifully defined, perhaps this particular bottle less exuberant than other that I have encountered. It offers walnut, small cherries, juniper berries and a touch of spirit that expands in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with wonderful balance and fine tannins. It has tremendous weight matched by nigh perfect acidity. It is very harmonious, almost honeyed towards the finish with hazelnut and cloves infusing the decayed fruit and hints of menthol on the spicy aftertaste. This is a sublime Fonseca that will last another two or three decades with ease."

Wine Spectator

98 points

"A grand slam. Deep ruby with a slightly red edge, intense black cherry and raspberry nose, full-bodied, with masses of fruit, full tannins and an extremely long finish. This can age indefinitely."

More about Fonseca

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Tinta Roriz , Touriga Franca , Touriga Nacional

  • Vintage

    1963

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Aromatic , Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Sweet

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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