Tasting note
Lush, rounded tawny port: a mouthful of nuts, coffee and caramel.
Viticulture
The grapes used in the production of Warre’s OTIMA 10 Year Old are a blend of traditional Portuguese varieties from the Douro Valley, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão.
Vinification
Warre’s OTIMA 10 Year Old undergoes fermentation with natural yeast at between 24 to 28ºC. Once the must has fermented to the desired degree of sweetness (usually within 48 hours), fortification takes place with grape brandy at 77% v/v (generally 80% must / 20% brandy).
Food Match
“A 10-year-old tawny port with a light, delicate palate which is simply superb when served chilled, either on its own or at the end of a meal”. It could also go with some cakes, suck as dried fruit cakes.