One of the great, historic names of the Douro, Fonseca is justly famous for the quality of its ports – some of the finest fortified wines in the world. The range is stuffed with fine wines at all prices, not least this exemplary Late Bottle Vintage. The blend of 2012 fruit is sourced from some of the best plots in both Fonseca’s own vineyards and their long-term partners, and is aged in large wooden vats before going into bottle after five years. “Such an appealing layered nose with fresh exuberant fruit but also some mature secondary flavours just starting to show through”, the judges said. “In the mouth, it has so much sweet berry fruit and structure but velvety tannins – delightful texture. This is very high quality Port and exceptional value for money