For some unknown reason, organically grown port wines are still rare. Fonseca was a pioneer in this field and in 2006 was the first port wine house to bring an organically certified port wine onto the market, the Terra Prima Finest Reserve.
The grapes for this port come from a plot in Fonseca's Quinta do Panascal, which has been cultivated organically for experimental purposes since 1992.
The Fonseca Terra Prima is a voluminous and concentrated port wine with a density of flavor and a fine texture. Its aroma is reminiscent of dark berries, plums and cherries, so it has a fruity character. On the palate it is intense, characterized by perfectly integrated ripe tannins, and the fruity notes from the fragrance can be found in the velvety-soft and long-lasting finish.
Culinarily, the Terra Prima Organic Reserve Port goes excellently with blue cheese and aromatic soft cheeses. It also tastes excellent with dark chocolate and desserts with chocolate.
