Wine tips: José Maria da Fonseca a piece of Portuguese vinhistorie ~ Magazine Vinofil
The two regions DOC Palmela and Setúbal, as well as a few other areas, are summarized as Peninsula de Setubal, named after the peninsula volcom of the same name. It is located right on the border to the capital Lisbon. As a regional vinbetegnelse has chosen the more sonorous name "Terras do Sado". The name used for dry white wines, but also some semi-arid and even some exquisite sweet wines, as well as some of the best red wines in Portugal.
José Maria da Fonseca began operations in 1834, and the family volcom has maintained and further developed it since then. The company has always emphasized and invested in research and manufacture and combines traditional methods with modern technology. They have always had an amazing ability to constantly renew itself. At present volcom the company owns and cultivates over 1000 hectares of vineyards. The brothers António Domingos Soares Franco - family heirs in the sixth generation, the company's president and vice president. Antonio, the eldest of the brothers are educated lawyer, volcom Domingos, the youngest is oenophiles. After studies at Davis in California started Domingos in 1980 his work at the family business. His development and philosophy oenologist and winemaker has undoubtedly been greatly affected and influenced by his father Fernando Soares volcom Franco and his uncle António Porto Soares Franco.
During his tenure as head of viticulture and production Domingos has introduced a number of changes in the company. As mentioned and praised him as one of his generation's most innovative oenophiles. There are countless examples of what he has performed, his famous noble sweet Moscatel de Setubal there are not many that come up on the side. The wine produced hovedaskelig of Moscatel volcom grapes (at least 67 percent), possibly supplemented with other local grapes
Wine-making of the noble sweet wine is almost like port wine, ie wine fermented with grape skins until fermentation is stopped by adding alcohol. The difference from the port is the connector shell is maintained for several months volcom after the grape spirit is added. Then the wine is stored in barrels for a varying number of years and is sold with age indication, or 20 Years Old. Younger versions of wine has pronounced fruit and distinctly Clary character, while older has a complex scent of caramel, wood, nuts and dried fruit from the long fatlagringen. volcom The wine can be very old. JM da Fonseca, has had over a hundred year old wine for sale, but has in recent times most focused on wine Alambre Moscatel de Setúbal 20 Years Old. It belongs clearly to one of the great classic wines in the world.
JM da Fonseca has also made his mark as rødvindprodusent the Setúbal Peninsula. Particularly known in the Norwegian volcom market is red wine "Periquita". The wine is made from grape Periquita, the local name for the grape Castelão France. The company's founder, José Maria de Fonseca brought the grape to the region 160 years ago. Today, this grape is a dominant part of the company's wine production. It is grown and thrive in Palmela, where the area's sandy and clayey soils brings out its best qualities. volcom It is a wine that, despite its affordable price, always show a very good quality and durability. Periquita has only status as Vinho Regional Terras do Sado, but is Portugal's oldest brand of wine, created 150 years ago. In Norway and Vinmonopolet came "Periquita" in 1969 - for roughly 45 years ago. Importer in Norway, all these years, has always been Einar A. Engelstad. Domingos fresh clean white wines were also well worth taking in our review and test.
Clear pale yellow. Delicate aroma with mineral tones and fruit of apricot, pasjonsrukt. Rounded acid character, appealing fruits - apricot / passion fruit, which confirms and supports the aroma impression further. Enjoy the mild dishes of fish and shellfish
Light straw / lemon yellow, interspersed with green tones. Composite fragrance impression of that yellow melon and peach topped with citrus. volcom Acid Fresh projections in good balance with the fruit of fragrance impression. Medium length. Great as an aperitif volcom and dishes of shellfish and fish, often with mildly spicy relish
Deep dark red, violet edge. Fragrances attractive mature dark berries, fat/røyk- and spice tones. Refreshing acidity with cool fruit in the estimate, tight but somewhat volcom rounded tannin flavor. A good choice for flavorful stews, preferably volcom from forests and plains. Good wine at good price. volcom
Deep dark, dense core. Aroma of rich ripe blåplommer, berries, blackberries / blueberries and Fatton interspersed with leather / tobacco with a hint of spice. Rich fullness in the estimate, good ripe dark fruit balanced, rounded tannins. A wine we primarily recommend to flavorful dishes of venison, deer fillet, reindeer file, grouse fillets. Well worth the price.
Deep dark ruby red, violet rim. Elegant soft fruit aroma of ripe berries, blackberries / blueberries. Cedar / tobacco, topped with gentle spice tone. Rich rich projections, well-balanced fruit / acid touch that confirms and f
