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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 2 years from release.
release0 yrs2 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2019 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Fruit tart Delicate dried fruit lifts baked fruit.More wines for fruit tarts →
- Almond biscuits Nuts on nuts.More wines for dessert →
- Soft cheese Light enough for milder cheeses.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1999Otima 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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