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Wine Description
The Story
In certain years when there is no classic Fonseca Vintage Port, a Guimaraens Vintage Port may be made instead. When Guimaraens Vintage Ports were first released in the 1930's they were made in the same years as the classic Fonseca Vintage Ports but blended from slightly less powerful components, much like the second wines of the Bordeaux châteaux.Today Guimaraens Vintage Ports are made in years when the wines are more supple and early maturing...
Wine Information
The 2001 viticultural season was marked by one of the wettest winters on record, with widespread flooding and damage in theDouroregion. From April forward, the weather became more settled.The summer saw moderately hot temperatures, with a continuous light wind keeping the vines aerated and free of disease. However, the long growing season and almost total lack of rain from June to the end of August caused some stress to the vines.
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