A Fresh Take on Tradition: Celebrating Port Wine Day with Fonseca White Port
What is Port Day? 3 Reasons to Raise a Glass to Port
Port Wine Day officially joined the wine calendar of Port enthusiasts in 2014, when the Douro and Port Institute decided to shed light on the exact day Douro became the first appointed wine region in the world in 1756. The celebrated day falls on September 10th, where wine lovers from all over the globe raise a glass to the rich history of Douro and its deeply rooted passion for Port.
3 Cheers to Port:
The first official wine region in the world in 1756.
Affordable bottles for the cellar
With such a deep history, and regulatory system, there’s quality in every bottle!
Fonseca: A History Worth Celebrating
Fonseca released its first Vintage Port in 1840 and has been crafting exceptional vintages ever since, including 1927, 1948, 1977, and 1994 that each received 100 point scores. Fonseca prides itself in their sustainable vineyard management and winery practices that span over three estates: Quinta do Panascal, Quinta de Santo Antonio, and Quinta do Cruzeiro.
Fonseca is one of the classic Vintage Port houses that has seen five generations of the Guimaraens family at the helm of their traditional winemaking style. In 2006, Fonseca was the first winery to produce Port made from entirely organic grapes.
Fonseca White Port, LCBO $19.45
The Fonseca White Port is a vegan-friendly, moderately sweet wine produced with a blend of Arinto, Malvasia Fina, Codega, Esgana Cão, Folgasão, Gouveio, Viosinho and Rabigato grapes. The wines receive approximately three years in oak separately before being blended into the final product. Complex, yet entirely balanced notes of pecan, tropical fruit, and light citrus create a subtle profile that lends to easy sipping or as a versatile cocktail addition.
A Must-Try White Port Cocktail Recipe
Discover other Fronseca Port cocktail recipes here.
Sip Tips To Pour Your Port Like a Pro
White Port, whether dry or sweet, is best served with a slight chill.
Enjoy it alone as an aperitif or dessert, on its own or in a cocktail.
At only 20% alc., White Port makes an excellent low-alcohol cocktail base.
Serve alone in a small antique port glass, over ice in a snifter or wine glass.
Remember, enjoy it your way. White Port is so versatile it can be dressed up or kept simple - make it fun!
Learn more about Port from the Wines of Portugal here.
