Panascal
A fat, full and tasty wine. Full of rounded aromas of ripe fruit accompotées.
Similarly to the Fonseca Vintage Ports and the Guimaraens Vintage Ports, blended from the wines of its three estates, the company also offers rich, velvety Single Quinta Vintage Ports produced entirely from the produce of Quinta do Panascal.
These are the pure expression of the estate's terroir. Like the Guimaraens Vintage Ports, these are made in years that produce smoother, more accessible wines that do not need to be stored for a long time before being enjoyed.
Situated on the steep right bank of the river Távora, Quinta do Panascal is one of the most renowned vineyards in the Douro region. In the words of a saying, "From Roncão and Panascal come the best wines of Portugal".
Since its acquisition by the company in 1978, the property has undergone a major investment aimed not only at renovating the vineyard, but also to ensure that the property produces excellent wines, which today form the backbone of the Fonseca Vintage Port blend.
The wines from Quinta do Panascal are rich, with a voluptuous fruitiness, density in the mouth and a velvety texture.
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BOTTLE LAIN DOWN
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DECANTING RECOMMENDED
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VEGAN
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16ºC - 18 ºC
The Port continues to improve for decades after bottling. The bottle should be kept lain down in a cool place, ideally at a temperature below 16ºC.
Should be decanted before being served. Stand the bottle upright a few hours before decanting to allow the sediment to fall to the bottom of the bottle. Pour the wine in a slow, steady stream into a decanter, ensuring that only the clear wine is poured, leaving the sediment behind.
This Port wine is Vegan friendly
The wine benefits from being served between 16ºC to 18ºC.
The Port continues to improve for decades after bottling. The bottle should be kept lain down in a cool place, ideally at a temperature below 16ºC.
Should be decanted before being served. Stand the bottle upright a few hours before decanting to allow the sediment to fall to the bottom of the bottle. Pour the wine in a slow, steady stream into a decanter, ensuring that only the clear wine is poured, leaving the sediment behind.
This Port wine is Vegan friendly
The wine benefits from being served between 16ºC to 18ºC.
Tasting Notes
A fat, full, tasty wine. Full of rounded aromas of ripe fruit accompotied. Almost like warm marmalade as noted on the nose. The ripeness and richness of the fruit are reinforced in the mouth, with ripe, juicy plum and cherry flavors. Good notes of tobacco, smoked tea (lapsang) and spice. A warm, velvety, satiny wine. A wine with a lot of attractive texture!
Notes on Viticultural Year
The winter of 2003/2004 was very dry, with only 1/3 of the rainfall of the previous winter. The lack of water during the early growing season greatly reduced the pressure on disease risks. In July, the biggest concern was that the vines would not be able to ripen the grapes sufficiently, due to the drastic water shortage.
The harvest was notable for the perfect weather conditions during the entire period. The young Port wines showed good structure, with very fresh berry fruit aromas, a consequence of a relatively cooler than normal maturation period.
