Originating in the Douro Valley, the Fonseca house draws on generations of terrace farming and river influence to shape its Ports. The Terra Bella Reserve embodies that terroir with balanced fruit, subtle spice, and an approachable structure that reflects the region’s tradition of patient winemaking.
This Reserve Port presents a refined profile, combining dark fruit with a gentle spice and a velvety mouthfeel. Its restrained sweetness and smooth tannins create a versatile palate that speaks to both casual sipping and dessert pairing.
Its versatility makes it suitable with chocolate desserts, nut-based cheeses, or a quiet moment after a meal.
Blend: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and Tinta Amarela
Aroma: ripe blackberry, plum, and subtle spice with hints of cocoa and wood
Taste: smooth, medium-bodied, with ripe dark fruit, balanced sweetness, and integrated spice
Finish: long, elegant, with berry echoes and a warm, lingering spice
90 Wine & Spirits David Guimaraens makes this organic Porto (certified by USDA NOP) from a parcel of vines at the Quinta do Panascal that has been farmed organically since 1992. The wine’s rounded textures and chocolate richness carry notes of beeswax, herbs and black-pepper spice in the tannins. Serve it with an equally rich country pate.
