When driving on the N222 don’t forget to check out Quinta do Panascal’ s new billboard. The billboard shows the beautiful Távora valley and the unique landscape of the Douro region. An inspirational image…
Feel free to share your comments if you spot our billboard.
On 27th January we will offer you a 10% discount in our wine shop! You can also join Port Day by sharing the photos of your visit to Panascal.
Mor info on #Portday http://www.wineorigins.com/?p=1505
From all of us at quinta do Panascal: Merry Christmas and happy New Year!!!
Visit us during the holidays and enjoy a delicious Port wine tasting.
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm.
Except Friday Dec 23rd (closed to the public)
The authentique marron glacé (Candied chestnuts) requires the expertise of a confiseur.
The process is slow but, trust us this is heaven! Indeed, the chestnuts are carefully selected and then slowly crystallized in (different) vanilla syrups.
Quinta do Panascal autumn pairing: Fonseca 20 Year & Neuhaus’ marron glacé - €5,25 per person
Fall is one of our favorite time of year because of its beauty and calmness. Here are some pics from the Autumn season in Quinta do Panascal taken this week.
Come and visit us. You can also take great fall photos !
Fonseca 2009 Vintage will arrive at quinta do Panascal next monday October 17!
Special price – declaration offer 69.95€ (75cl with wooden box) – valid untill December 15th 2011
Tasting by-the-glass also availabe (€6)
Press comments:
Steven Spurrier, Decanter August 2011 – “…spicy, dense fruit with an iron spine behind the richness, energy and sweetness in Fonseca’s robust style, 2019 -2039.” 19 points
Jamie Goode, Wineanorak.com, May 2011 – “Smooth, ripe, aromatic nose is lush and rich, with ripe – almost creamy – blackcurrant and raspberry fruit. Very sweet on the palate yet lively, vibrant and fresh, showing broad texture and some appealing tannic grip. Fine grained yet firm tannins combine well with very sweet fruit.” 94–96/100
Jancis Robinson, Purple Pages, May 2011 – “Blackish purple. Heady, opulent nose – really very winning indeed already! But on the palate there seems to be just a slight hole in the middle, a lack of sheer fruit weight. Long and vibrato on the finish though until an extremely dry note on the very end. This reminds me of a fortified version of a 2003 right bank bordeaux.” Score 17.5+. Drink 2030-50
Luís Antunes, Revista de Vinhos, Julho 2011 – “Aromas de lagar, passas, chocolate, fruta preta e cristalizada, caramelo de frutas, complexo, tenso e profundo.Muito encorpado, vigoroso e tex- turado, taninos sólidos, acidez viva, cheio de equilíbrio e personalidade.” Pontos 18,5
Rui Falcão, Revista Wine, Julho 2011 – “Cor preta absolutamente impenetrável. Nariz efusivo e alegre, muito mais frutado, hedonista e exuberante que o habitual na Fonseca, arremessando notas de amora e ameixa preta, deixando as especiarias e o chocolate para o fundo do copo, num registo mais retraído. Denso e sedoso, voluptuoso nos taninos suaves, não se cansa de expressar a fruta de forma entusiástica, com uma desenvoltura e descaramento que animam a alma.” Pontos 18,5
We just finished the harvest here at the beautiful quinta do Panascal.
We would like to share some photos of one of our last “lagares” since we still use this traditional method for fermentation.
Although the harvest has ended the wine estate remains open to visitors so…. we are waiting for your visit!
… next Tuesday, 13rd September!
Here follows some pics from last year:
Old terraces - Picking the grapes
Fonseca’s special vindima baskets
The traditional lagares
The traditional “ramo” marks the end of the harvest
Harvest is just around the corner. While we wait for a date we pamper ourselfs …. We all lead such busy lives these days and sometimes you need to take some time out, relax an enjoy the good things in life.
Boat trip on the Douro and Távora rivers
Enjoying a delicious roast
And for desert a yummy leite creme (Crème caramel) paired with a Fonseca 10 Year Old
How can you resist? Programs including a boat trip and a meal at Fonseca Quinta Panascal are a must do!
If you are coming with a party larger than 10 people please contact us and reserve in advance.
As for the 2011 harvest: Stay tuned!
At Quinta do Panascal, life doesn’t get much better than sitting outside on a warm, sunny day; gazing over the Távora Valley vineyards; and enjoying fine food and wine….
The lovely pergola at Panascal
Some local delicacies: roasted almonds, "bolinhos de bacalhau", fresh lemonade...
... and what about this "bolo borrachão" (traditional cake)? Yummy!
