Fonseca
Guimaraens Vintage Porto
Douro
2000
Vintage
Varietal
Port Blend Red
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2012-2053), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2053, with a drinking horizon to 2059.
The ‘00 Guimaraens Vintage Porto.
Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Porto 2000 is a Port Blend Red from Douro, Portugal.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Porto 2000 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2000 vintage
Fonseca's 2000 Guimaraens Vintage Porto is a Port Blend Red from Douro, Portugal.
About Fonseca
Fonseca's Guimaraens Vintage Porto is a Port Blend Red from Douro, Portugal.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Dark chocolate truffles with sea salt
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Aged Comté cheese with quince paste
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary and garlic
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Porto 2000?
Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Porto 2000 is a Port Blend Red from Douro, Portugal.
What does Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Porto 2000 taste like?
Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Porto 2000 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Porto 2000 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2010-2059. Within that arc, the peak window is 2012-2053. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Porto 2000?
Pair this wine with Dark chocolate truffles with sea salt; Aged Comté cheese with quince paste; or Braised lamb shanks with rosemary and garlic.