Warres Vinhas Velhas Vintage Port 2020

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Port Wines
Producer:
 
Warres
Label Name:
 
Vinhas Velhas Vintage Port
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro (Cima Corgo — Quinta da Cavadinha & Quinta do Retiro)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
20%
Grape(s):
 
Field blend (traditional Douro varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Sousão)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97/100; Mark Squires (Wine Advocate) 93/100; Julia Harding (JancisRobinson. com) 19/20; Decanter praise (retail citations reference Richard Mayson commentary

Tasting Note
Intensely concentrated and floral: violets, rose, lavender, blackberries, plum and a hint of mango with minty, resinous cistus notes. Silky yet firm fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: blue cheese (Stilton), aged cheddar, dark chocolate, berry tarts, almond tart. Asian: Peking/roast duck, char siu (roast pork), red‑cooked (hong shao) pork belly, sesame/black‑sugar desserts.

Production Method
Co‑fermented old‑vine field blend; fermentation stopped by addition of neutral grape spirit; matured ~18 months in seasoned oak vats; bottled unfiltered (May 2022).

Vineyard Info
Warre’s (Symington Family Estates) produced this 350th‑anniversary limited release from 80–100 year old vines at Quinta da Cavadinha and Quinta do Retiro; only ~2,400 bottles.