The 2017 Fonseca Vintage Port, from the renowned Douro region of Portugal, is a distinguished red wine blend that has garnered impressive reviews from wine critics. This vintage, comprised of traditional grape varietals such as Touriga Nacional and Touriga Francesca, spent approximately 20 months maturing in used French oak barrels.

Esteemed reviewer Mark Squires from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a high score of 98, describing it as "a great Fonseca, distinctive, with a touch of eucalyptus and plums, but also loaded with delicious fruit." He noted its robust structure and potential for long aging, though he placed it slightly behind its Taylor's counterparts.

Wine Spectator's review by JM also praised the wine, scoring it 97. They highlighted its "dark and dense" profile with notes of "fig bread, baker's chocolate and tar" leading to a chewy finish. They predict it will age "at a glacial pace," recommending it be enjoyed from 2035 to 2060.

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss mirrored these sentiments with another score of 98, applauding the fine balance between "jammy" black plum fruits and "rich, generous tannins," predicting it will evolve into an "integrated wine" by 2030.

Vinous' Neal Martin appreciated its "powerful and long" aftertaste, rewarding it with a 95, and noted its enigmatic character requiring patience for full appreciation. Meanwhile, James Suckling and Decanter each gave it a 95, remarking on its "ripe and soft" texture and "great purity and poise," respectively.

Wine & Spirits offered a slightly lower score of 94, yet admired its "sunny black-cherry lusciousness" and dark-chocolate freshness, noting the oak's current prominence. Overall, the 2017 Fonseca Vintage Port is a wine of elegance and complexity, promising a rewarding aging journey for those with the patience to wait.