Warres Otima 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Port Wines
Producer:
 
Warres
Label Name:
 
Otima 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
20%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-16°C

Awards/Ratings
95 The Somm Journal; 94 Jeb Dunnuck; 93 Tasting Panel; 92 Wine Enthusiast; 91 Wine Spectator; 90 Robert Parker (Wine Advocate). Falstaff 93 points (2025). Berlin Wine Trophy – Gold (2021)

Tasting Note
Translucent amber-copper; aromas of toasted nuts, dried orange, toffee and rancio. Palate shows honeyed caramel, dried figs, citrus peel and warm spice, with lively acidity and a long, balanced, nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Stilton or aged blue cheese, pecan pie, crème brûlée, dark chocolate, almond tarts. Asian: mooncakes, sesame desserts, red-bean or chestnut sweets, Peking duck or char siu (sweet-salty roasted pork).

Production Method
Non-vintage blend of many years, fermentation stopped by fortification with grape brandy; aged on average 20 years in seasoned oak casks, then blended and bottled ready-to-drink.

Vineyard Info
Warre’s (est. 1670), now owned by Symington Family Estates; sources grapes from Douro quintas including Quinta da Cavadinha and others, blending house style of floral freshness and elegance.