Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 0 to 2 years from release.
release0 yrs2 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 201989/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium aciditySweetMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Fruit tart
    Delicate dried fruit lifts baked fruit.
  • Almond biscuits
    Nuts on nuts.
  • Soft cheese
    Light enough for milder cheeses.

How to serve Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Fruit tart, Almond biscuits, Soft cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Warre's launched Otima in 1999 as a lighter, chilled-serve aged tawny in a distinctive clear bottle.

  1. 1999: Otima clear-bottle tawny launched

Facts

Producer
Warre's Port · visiting guide
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Classification
DOC Porto
Oak
Aged on average ten years in seasoned oak casks, bottled in a lighter style
ABV
20.0%
Price
EUR 20 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
0 to 2 from release
First vintage
1999

Frequently asked about Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny

What does Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A lighter, fresher ten-year tawny presented in a clear bottle, designed to be served chilled, with delicate dried-fruit and nut notes.

When should I drink Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny?

Drink 0 to 2 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny?

Fruit tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Almond biscuits and Soft cheese. Delicate dried fruit lifts baked fruit.

What grapes are in Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny?

The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.

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