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Historically, J.M. da Fonseca is a southern Portugal company with family roots in the Setúbal Peninsula and Alentejo. The Douro Valley, home of Port and exquisite red table wines, represents the latest venture for this acclaimed producer. With Domini and Domini Plus, the Soares Franco family, owners of J.M. da Fonseca, have set out on a mission to showcase the full potential of the Douro’s grapes, and the excellence this region’s dry red table wines are capable of attaining. DOMINI PLUS is a very limited edition wine and is produced strictly in exceptional vintages.

Production Area
Douro Valley, Portugal Grapes come from 10 acres in the Douro Superior region of northern Portugal. The well-drained soil is composed chiefly of schist, and vines average 20 years in age.

Grape Varieties
60% Touriga Franca, 30% Tinta Roriz, 10% Touriga Nacional

Vinification
Traditional fermentation is carried out with full skin contact at a controlled temperature of approximately 82ºF. The resulting wine spends 12 months in new French oak casks before bottling and release. Bottled May 2009.

Color
Deep red

Bouquet
Intense aromas of violets, cassis, spice and blackberries.

Taste
Full-bodied and concentrated, with rich, black fruit flavors, smooth tannins and a long, persistent finish

Alcohol
13.7%

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy with grilled red meats, hearty casseroles and aged cheeses