Lancers Blanco is one of the pillars of the top-selling line from the Portuguese winery José María da Fonseca. Since its original rosé version first hit the market in 1944, the Lancers label has been synonymous with success worldwide, particularly in the United States, where it sold one million cases by the late 1970s.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Region
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5.7
Sugar
15
pH
3.1
Alcohol content (% vol.)
11.00
General Information
Lancers Blanco is part of the best-selling wine line from the Portuguese winery José María da Fonseca. Made from a select coupage of native white grapes, this renowned sparkling wine charms with its fine and fruity taste and a slightly fizzy texture.
75 years after the launch of the first Lancers rosé, José María da Fonseca continues to bet on a brand of versatile and refreshing wines, designed without great pretensions beyond everyday enjoyment. Get your bottle of Lancers Blanco and enjoy it with good Italian pasta dishes, Mexican fajitas and burritos, all kinds of salads, or roasted chicken.
75 years after the launch of the first Lancers rosé, José María da Fonseca continues to bet on a brand of versatile and refreshing wines, designed without great pretensions beyond everyday enjoyment. Get your bottle of Lancers Blanco and enjoy it with good Italian pasta dishes, Mexican fajitas and burritos, all kinds of salads, or roasted chicken.
Tasting notes
Yellow lemon color.
Fruity, light, and fresh nose, marked by citrus and tropical aromas.
On the palate, it is fruity, fine, and pleasant with a sweet touch.
Fruity, light, and fresh nose, marked by citrus and tropical aromas.
On the palate, it is fruity, fine, and pleasant with a sweet touch.
The winery
Winery
Founded in 1834, José María da Fonseca is one of the oldest wineries in Portugal. Currently managed by the sixth and seventh generations of the Soares Franco family, the company produces 30 different labels in the main wine regions of the Portuguese country, including Douro, Alentejo, and Península de Setúbal, which are marketed in over 70 countries.
The first wine born from its 650 hectares of vineyard, Periquita, dates back to 1850 and is considered one of the first red wines bottled in Portugal. The José María da Fonseca winery is also known for producing the Lancers line of sparkling wines and great Setúbal muscats, such as the historic 1947 vintage rated 100 Parker points.
The first wine born from its 650 hectares of vineyard, Periquita, dates back to 1850 and is considered one of the first red wines bottled in Portugal. The José María da Fonseca winery is also known for producing the Lancers line of sparkling wines and great Setúbal muscats, such as the historic 1947 vintage rated 100 Parker points.