Warre's 'Otima' 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal

Warre’s ‘Otima’ 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a fresh, modern expression of aged tawny that showcases elegance, balance, and complexity. Crafted to highlight the vibrancy of younger ports while maintaining the nuanced sophistication of extended cask aging, Otima redefines what a 10 Year Old Tawny can be. Its contemporary packaging and approachable style make it both a perfect introduction for new Port drinkers and a refreshing choice for seasoned aficionados.

Product Details:

• Style: 10 Year Old Tawny Port
• Grapes: Traditional Douro varieties including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão
• Aging: Aged an average of 10 years in seasoned oak casks
• ABV: 20%

Sensory Description:

The Otima 10 reveals a brilliant amber hue with golden highlights, signaling its extended cask aging. On the nose, it offers layers of dried fruits, toasted almonds, orange peel, and warm spice, laced with a delicate note of caramel and wood polish. The palate is silky and rich, yet balanced by a refreshing acidity that cuts through the sweetness. Flavors of fig, toffee, and hazelnut unfold into a long, elegant finish with echoes of citrus zest and walnut.

Winemaker's Background:

Established in 1670, Warre’s is the oldest British Port house in Portugal, with a heritage built on nearly 400 years of tradition and innovation. The house’s roots trace back to Burgoyne & Jackson, a trading firm founded in northern Portugal, which evolved through strategic partnerships into the Warre family name by 1729. With a legacy of quality and a history of pioneering spirit, Warre’s remains one of the Douro’s most respected and enduring names in Port production.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slightly chilled at 50–54°F in a white wine or Port glass to enhance its aromatics and texture. The Otima 10 is superb on its own, as a refined after-dinner treat, or paired with desserts like crème brûlée, almond tarts, or aged cheeses. Try it over ice with a slice of orange for a modern twist as a refreshing aperitif.

Warre’s Otima 10 Year Old Tawny is a masterclass in balance honoring tradition while embracing a brighter, more contemporary expression of Port. Elegant, expressive, and endlessly versatile, it’s a standout in the category.