Warre's Vintage Port

Warre’s Vintage Ports stand out for their remarkable poise and sophistication. Unlike many other Vintage Ports that can overwhelm with richness, Warre’s Vintage wines strike a perfect balance of elegance, length, and harmony while still preserving the deep opulence characteristic of top-tier Vintage Port. 

This unparalleled style owes much to the distinctive features of Warre’s two primary vineyards: Quinta da Cavadinha and Quinta do Retiro Antigo. These vineyards complement each other seamlessly. Cavadinha’s positioning, orientation, and elevation result in a cooler ripening period, imparting freshness, delicate floral notes, and optimal acidity, which greatly enhances the wine's ability to age gracefully. On the other hand, Retiro Antigo, located in the warmer Rio Torto Valley, boasts over 70% of old, mixed vines, yielding wines of remarkable intensity, concentration, and complexity. The robust structure of these wines ensures their longevity.

We encourage you to delve into The Vintage Port Site, the foremost authority on Vintage Port, for comprehensive insights into storing, purchasing, decanting, and savouring this exceptional and singular wine.

“Dark crimson though not as youthful as the Vesuvio. Rather muted and elder-statesman-like on the nose. Big and pruney and then (immediately) very dry and quite stern and cigar-smoking. Not to be touched for some time but well made and with a definite style! Very chewy indeed“. 

- Jancis Robinson MW (2002) · 18/20 POINTS  

SPECIFICATIONS

STYLE: Port

VINTAGE: 2000

ABV: 20%

COUNTRY: Portugal

REGION: Douro Valley

DRINK: 2015-2030.