Warres Vintage Port / 2000 / 375mL

Description:

Product Overview

Over the centuries the company has made memorable wines which have earned for it 'First Growth Status' alongside a very small group of other elite producers. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Warre’s produced some of the greatest Vintage Ports ever made such as the 1870, 1887, 1896, the great 1904, the legendary 1908 and several more, all of which played a very significant role in establishing Port as one of the world’s finest wines.

More recently, Warre’s stature in this field was further consolidated with the superb 2000 and 2003 Vintage Ports which attracted worldwide acclaim.

Warre’s Vintage Ports are peerless in their expression of poise and elegance. Whereas some other Vintage Ports can be almost overwhelming in their richness, Warre’s Vintage wines combine elegance, length and balance whilst still retaining the underlying rich opulence of great Vintage Port.

This unsurpassed style is derived from the inherent characteristics of Warre’s two principal vineyards: Quinta da Cavadinha and Quinta do Retiro Antigo. They complement each other very well. Cavadinha’s location, aspect and altitude translate into a cooler ripening cycle providing the freshness, fine subtle floral aromas and ideal acidity, the latter contributing significantly to the wines’ longevity. Retiro Antigo’s location in the hotter Rio Torto Valley, combined with the fact that just over 70% of the vineyard is made up of old, mixed vines, results in wines that show great intensity, concentration and complexity. Their powerful structure also provides great staying power.

Tasting Notes

Warre’s Vintage Ports are known for their elegance and great finesse, intense red fruit flavours and floral violet and “esteva” (rock-rose) aromas.

Warre’s superb Quinta da Cavadinha Vintage Port is only released in non-declared years and shares many of the same characteristics of Warre’s Classic Vintage Port but more closely reflects the unique aspects of the Cavadinha vineyard.

These wines are consistently rated as amongst the best in the most prestigious blind tasting events and by leading wine critics worldwide.

Food Pairing: 

One of the best pairings with Vintage Port is cheese (cream cheese, blue cheese and cured cheese) but it can also be enjoyed alongside many desserts, or simply on its own.