The story behind Fonseca
Fonseca traces its trade to João dos Santos Fonseca in April 1815, and Manuel Pedro Guimaraens took majority control in 1822. Six generations of Guimaraens winemaking later, David Guimaraens has led the cellar since 1994. The house sits in Portugal's Douro Valley, with the wines aged across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Fonseca still foot-treads every Vintage Port in granite lagares, then halts fermentation with neutral grape spirit to keep the fruit sweet. The grapes are native Douro reds: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. It was the first house to release a Port from 100% certified organic grapes. Collectors call it the Petrus of Port for a reason.
Explore the Fonseca range
Fonseca builds a ladder from everyday Ruby to bottle-aged Vintage Port. Each step changes the grape blend, the oak, and how long it sleeps before you pull the cork.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fonseca Ruby Port | Reserve Ruby | 40 | Jammy blackberry and plum, the top-selling Reserve Ruby in the US |
| Fonseca Tawny Port | Tawny | 40 | Nutty amber and dried fruit, softer and ready to pour |
| Fonseca Bin #27 | Reserve Ruby | 40 | Single-year blend, 4 to 6 years in large oak, no decanting |
| Fonseca Terra Bella | Organic Ruby | 40 | Certified organic grapes, bright dark fruit, easy drinking |
| Fonseca Port 1992 | Vintage Port | 40 | Declared vintage, decades of bottle age, decant before serving |
Which Fonseca is right for you?
Port pricing at our Commack counter stays honest. The Fonseca Tawny Port 750mL runs $16.99, and the Ruby Port sits at the same $16.99 when it is on the shelf. Bin #27 is $17.99, a single-year Reserve Ruby that needs no decanter. Terra Bella, the organic bottling, is $24.99. Then the 1992 Vintage Port at $214.99, a bottle with real age behind it. Call (631) 343-7200 to confirm stock before you drive over.
Chill it slightly, pour a small glass, no ceremony required.
Dark fruit and oak depth that stands up to truffles and blue cheese.
A declared vintage with bottle age, built to open on an anniversary.