José Maria da Fonseca was born in the Dao region in 1804. He was a mathematician and also an inventive and forward looking man who in many ways became a pioneer in the Portuguese wine industry.

Born in 1804, Fonseca set up his first winery in the Setubal district south of Lisbon when he was 30. His reputation was secured with two types of wine – Setubal Moscatel and Periquita – which ...

DALLAS, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, M Imports announces the addition of historic, family-owned José Maria da Fonseca winery to their portfolio with the brands Lancers, Periquita, Domini ...