Fonseca 2016 is a legendary Vintage Port. PortDB estimates it is ready to drink from 2036, with its prime lasting through 2093 and decline expected from 2121. The estimate uses the opulent house style and this wine’s legendary quality tier.
Drinking window
Ready to drink from 2036 · prime to 2093 · declining from 2121
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The model suggests opening this wine from 20 years after harvest, with a prime lasting another 57 years. It may still drink well after that, with decline expected around 105 years after harvest.
About the wine
Widely scored 98-100; a highly rated recent Fonseca, rich in fruit with fine structure.
SourceFonseca classic-vintage list / critic scores 96-98
The quality tier reflects critic consensus and our editorial judgement. Drinking windows are estimates; storage and bottle condition affect how a wine ages.
2016 in context
PortDB records 6 wines from 2016, including general Vintage Ports from 6 recorded houses. Compare the other 2016 wines in our guide below. Each link opens a wine profile or its entry on the vintage page.
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