Fonseca Ruby Port
| Description: | Introduction. Ruby port is a traditional style of port and Fonseca have been shipping Ruby since the company was founded over 150 years ago. Fonseca take great pride in their Ruby which has remained consistent in quality for over a century and a half. The wine is aged for three years in large wooden vats where they soften and develop without losing their fresh, intense fruity character and their deep ruby colour. Fonseca Ruby is bottled for immediate drinking. Tasting Note. Deep ruby colour. Fresh, vigorous and youthful nose, full of intense cherry and blackcurrant aromas. Full bodied on the palate, with solid but well integrated tannins, and a long rich fruity finish. Serving Suggestions. It is an excellent desert wine, particularly with ripe, blue cheeses. It should be served at room temperature. Region Description. Ruby port is a fortified Portuguese wine made from a blend of young wines of different red grapes. It is aged in barrels or tanks for two to three years and bottled young while still ruby in color with strong flavor. It is fined and cold-filtered and does not require decanting. It generally has uncomplicated berry fruit aromas and flavors. For Premium Ruby Port, see Vintage Character Port. (See Port for more information on the region and fortification process). |
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| Price: | $ 18.49 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Haskell's
| Address: |
81 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-486-2434 |
| Telephone (regular): | 612-342-2437 |
| Fax: | 612-342-2440 |
First added to 1000 Corks on August 9, 2016.
