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Warres has always been a leading producer of Vintage Port. Over the centuries the company 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, Warres 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 worlds finest wines. More recently, Warres stature in this field was further consolidated with the superb 2000 and 2003 Vintage Ports which attracted worldwide acclaim.Warres Vintage Ports are peerless in their expression of poise and elegance. Whereas some other Vintage Ports can be almost overwhelming in their richness, Warres 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 Warres two principal vineyards Quinta da Cavadinha and Quinta do Retiro Antigo. They complement each other very well. Cavadinhas 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 Antigos 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 Douros 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 Warres Vintages. – Warre
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