Warres Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Port Wines
Producer:
 
Warres
Label Name:
 
Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro Valley (Vila Nova de Gaia maturation)
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
20%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~93; Wine Enthusiast ~91; Wine Spectator ~90; Decanter 93 and Gold at Decanter World Wine Awards 2014; Somm Journal ~94

Tasting Note
Silky, medium‑full tawny with dried fig, apricot, orange peel, toasted hazelnut, caramel and subtle spice. Bright acidity balances plush sweetness, finishing long with nutty toffee and citrus-tinged warmth.

Food Pairing
Western: blue cheeses, aged cheddar, walnut/fig/stone-fruit desserts, dark chocolate, crème brûlée. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), red-braised pork (hong shao rou), spicy Sichuan pork, sticky rice with mango.

Production Method
Blend of traditional Douro varieties aged an average of 10 years in seasoned oak casks in Gaia lodges; wines are fined, filtered and bottled ready-to-drink.

Vineyard Info
Warre’s is a historic British Port house (established c.17th century) producing quality Ports from Douro vineyards; Otima is a modern, lighter-style tawny in their range.