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Wine Description
The Story
Over the centuries Warre's 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.
Over the next few years, fruit from Quinta da Telhada will gradually be added to offer an even wider dimension to what is already one of the Douro’s most accomplished Vintage Ports. With its high proportion of Touriga Nacional plantings at an ideal age, this vineyard is set to become an invaluable component of future Warre’s Vintages.
Food pairing suggestion: 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.
Wine Information
Warre’s has not only the distinction of being the first British Port company, pioneer of a great tradition, but its history is synonymous with that of Port itself. The Warre family have been involved in the Port trade for nearly three centuries, an association that is unequalled by any other.
William Warre, born in Oporto in 1784, joined the Anglo-Portuguese army during the Peninsular War and played a leading role in regaining Portugal’s independence. He is recorded as supplying the Duke of Wellington with his family’s Port during the campaign.
In 1905, Andrew James Symington was admitted to partnership and less than a century later the fourth generation of the Symington family became sole owners.
Warre’s owns Quinta da Cavadinha, one of the great estates of the Pinhao valley. The mid-valley positioning of this very fine vineyard produces fresh, elegant and violet scented wines. The adjoining family-owned Quintas, Alvito and Netas, produce over 280 pipes of excellent wine that contribute to Warre’s unique style. Cavadinha has one of the region’s most advanced wineries, equipped with 6 robotic lagares.
Warre’s has long been famous for its great Vintage Ports, having produced the legendary 1900, 1912 and 1924 amongst others. Today, the 1955, 1963 and 2000 Vintages are enduring proof of this superb legacy.
