Warre's Otima 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal

Graceful, golden, and endlessly captivating, the Warre’s Otima 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a modern expression of centuries-old craftsmanship. From the storied cellars of Portugal’s Douro Valley, this radiant tawny delivers a masterclass in balance, where silky textures meet bright acidity, and notes of caramelized nuts and orange peel unfold with quiet sophistication. Each sip reflects Warre’s pioneering spirit and the refined beauty that only twenty years of patient oak aging can achieve.

Product Details:

• Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
• Aging: 20 years in seasoned oak casks
• ABV: 20%
• Total Acidity: 4.3 g/L (tartaric acid)
• Baumé: 3.8
• Fermentation: Natural yeast, temperature-controlled (24–28°C), fortified with grape brandy at 77% ABV

Sensory Description:

Brilliant amber-copper in color, the Otima 20 Year Old opens with aromas of roasted nuts, dried orange peel, and hints of toffee and vanilla. The palate offers layers of honeyed caramel, candied citrus, and warm spice balanced by lively acidity and fine tannins. Rich yet never heavy, it finishes long and elegant with lingering notes of hazelnut, crème brûlée, and a whisper of oak.

Awards & Accolades:

• Platinum – Non Vintage (2024), The TEXSOM International Wine Awards
• Gold – Non Vintage (2021), Berlin Wine Trophy
• Gold – Non Vintage (2009), Berlin Wine Trophy
• Silver – Non Vintage (2008), International Wine Challenge
  “Nice balance between burnt caramel and nuts on the aroma. Rich, sweet caramel flavor that ends clean. A very complex wine.”
• Silver – Non Vintage (2008), International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Decanter World Wine Awards 2008 – Silver Medal
• International Wine Challenge 2008 – Silver Medal
• International Wine & Spirit Competition 2008 – Silver Medal
• Wine International (2007): “Smooth, velvety dry with good candied limes, oranges and a hint of hazelnut.”
• The Guardian (2005): “Rich, creamy nuttiness, substantial yet elegant… modern rather than baroque.”

Winemaker's Background:

Founded in 1670, Warre’s was the first British Port house established in Portugal, pioneering a legacy that shaped the Douro’s reputation for excellence. Today, Warre’s Ports are known for their elegance, balance, and finely perfumed complexity. Grapes for the Otima range are sourced from two premier estates, Quinta da Cavadinha and Quinta do Retiro Antigo, where steep terraces and schist soils yield wines of remarkable depth and character. The Otima line revolutionized the category, introducing a fresh, modern vision of Port as an all-year-round indulgence while preserving the authenticity of centuries-old craftsmanship.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve lightly chilled to accentuate its bright aromatics and silky texture. Perfect on its own or paired with crème brûlée, roasted nuts, or aged cheeses. Its vibrant balance of sweetness and acidity also makes it a delightful companion to light desserts or a luxurious after-dinner sip.

The Warre’s Otima 20 Year Old Tawny Port is the embodiment of time, artistry, and balance, an enduring masterpiece that bridges heritage and innovation in every pour.