On a warm summer day by the Douro river, one drink keeps appearing on the café tables: a clear, dry white Port over ice with tonic and a slice of lemon. This bottle is the house's answer to exactly that drink.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Dry White is a Portuguese dry White Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The wine is made from white grape varieties from the Douro and matured oxidatively in small, old oak casks, which gives it its characteristic nutty, spirit-driven style. Unlike sweet white Ports, less sugar is added during production, resulting in a markedly drier, more direct Port.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia. The dry style has long been a fixture of the house's range, precisely because it suits the light, refreshing drinking culture common in the Douro Valley in summer.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Golden-brown with a scent of nuts, almonds and ripe peaches, spiced with a hint of caramel.

Palate

Concentrated and spirit-driven, with a dry nutty character and a hint of raisin, carried by a fresh, clean finish.

Finish

Short to medium, dry and lightly warm, with a lingering nutty note.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Dry White
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Dry White Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro white blend, incl. Códega do Larinho, Rabigato and Viosinho
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak cask
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled at 8-10°C, ideally mixed with tonic water and ice, or as an aperitif with almonds and olives

Flavour Profile

Dry · Nutty · Spirit-driven · Fresh

Did You Know?

Dry white Port is the classic base for "Portonic" - Portugal's answer to gin and tonic - where the wine is mixed with plenty of ice, tonic water and perhaps a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint for a light, refreshing summer drink.

See our full range of Niepoort

Think of it as Vintage Port's more impatient little sister - ready to drink much sooner, yet built with the same craftsmanship and the same grapes from the same year.

Expert's Description

Niepoort LBV 2018 is a Portuguese Late Bottled Vintage Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The wine comes from a single vintage, 2018, and is aged in oak casks for several years before bottling - markedly longer than a classic Vintage Port, which spends only a short time in wood. Unlike many other LBVs on the market, Niepoort chooses to bottle theirs unfiltered, giving it more character but also a light sediment over time.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia, and the house has since held onto a traditional, hands-on approach to its Ports, even in more accessible categories such as LBV.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Forest fruits, fig and spice, complemented by dark chocolate and a touch of black pepper.

Palate

Full and creamy, with sweet plum, cherry and marzipan, lifted by pepper, chocolate and a faintly bitter herbal note.

Finish

Long and controlled, with soft, inviting tannins that leave a pleasant, warm impression.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort LBV 2018
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Late Bottled Vintage Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro field blend
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, approx. 4-6 years
Vintage: 2018
EAN no.: 5602840036086
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C in a Port glass, ideally with dark chocolate, blue cheese or a red berry dessert

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Berries and chocolate · Approachable

Did You Know?

Many LBV Ports are fined and filtered so they can be poured straight from the bottle without decanting. Niepoort keeps to the unfiltered style, closer to classic Vintage Port, which means the bottle can develop a light sediment over time - a detail that reveals the house's fondness for traditional craftsmanship.

See our full range of Niepoort

There is a Port for every mood, and Ruby is the one that asks for no reflection - just a glass, preferably two, and an evening that need not end too soon.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Ruby is a Portuguese Ruby Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The grapes are traditionally trodden by foot in granite troughs called lagares, after which the wine is aged in large oak vats in Niepoort's lodges by the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. Ruby is the youngest and freshest of the house's Port styles, bottled at an average age of around 3 years to preserve as much as possible of the grape's original dark fruit character.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family and has, generation after generation, refined its approach to precisely this Port style, which today ranks among the best-selling in the house's entire range.

Where Tawny draws its character from long, oxidative cask ageing, Ruby is made to keep the fruit fresh and direct - two different but equally classic paths through the same Port tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark berries, sweet cherry and a touch of dark chocolate.

Palate

Fresh and fruit-driven with juicy plum and berries, supported by a mineral character and good balance.

Finish

Spicy and juicy, with a clean, fresh close free of heavy, oxidative notes.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Ruby
Winery: Niepoort
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Portuguese Port Wine (Ruby)
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak vats (average 3 years)
EAN no.: 5602840011007
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 14-16°C in a Port glass, with dark chocolate or berry-based desserts

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Fresh · Dark berries · Youthful

Did You Know?

Ruby is the Port style that sold the most bottles worldwide long before Vintage and Tawny became known outside Portugal - the simple, fruit-driven style is still the entry point where many new Port drinkers first begin.

See our full range of Niepoort

The name "tawny" describes the amber-brown hue a Port slowly moves toward when, for years, it is allowed to breathe through porous oak staves instead of resting sealed and protected in bottle.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Tawny is a Portuguese Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The wine ages in oak casks for around 3.5 years, slightly longer than the house's Ruby, giving it time to develop its characteristic reddish-brown colour and soft, nutty notes, without being classed as an aged Port. The mild, oxidative cask ageing makes Tawny one of the most versatile and approachable Port styles.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia, where the house's lodges still stand today, close to the banks of the Douro River. Ruby and Tawny are often seen as the house's two "gateways" to the Port category, meant as an introduction before venturing into the more complex aged and vintage-dated styles.

Where Ruby holds on to the fruit, Tawny makes more room for spice, caramel and dried fruit - two sides of the same fundamental Port craft.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Nutty notes of almond, dried figs and a touch of caramel.

Palate

Soft and light, with gentle, sweet tannins and a pleasant, rounded sweetness.

Finish

Medium-length and light, with lingering nutty notes and a smooth, clean close.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Tawny
Winery: Niepoort
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Portuguese Port Wine (Tawny)
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak casks (average 3.5 years)
EAN no.: 5602840010000
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 14-16°C in a Port glass, with nutty desserts or on its own to round off a meal

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Light · Soft sweetness · Rounded

Did You Know?

The "tawny" colour is created entirely by the slow effect of time and oxygen in the cask - no caramel or colouring is added, even though the hue can resemble caramel itself.

See our full range of Niepoort

Trudy comes in a generous one-litre bottle with a hand-drawn label and no pretensions about being fancy. She was born out of Niepoort's Nat'Cool movement, where the whole point is wine that is easy to love and easy to share.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Trudy the True Ruby is a Portuguese Ruby Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The wine is made in a light, fresh style with minimal intervention and matured briefly in wood, giving it a hint of toasted oak over the fresh berry fruit. It belongs to Niepoort's Nat'Cool project, which the house launched in 2020 together with a group of like-minded producers focused on low-intervention, unpretentious wines.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia. Under Dirk Niepoort, the house has developed a distinctly experimental side alongside its classic Ports, and Trudy belongs right there.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh cherry and ripe plums, with a hint of prune and toasted oak.

Palate

Vivid and direct, with primary berry fruit playing against a tangy, driving character and fine, inviting tannins.

Finish

Short and refreshing, with a clean close that calls for the next glass.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Trudy the True Ruby
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Ruby Port
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 100 CL
Ageing: Oak cask (brief)
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 12-14°C, ideally with tapas, charcuterie or as a relaxed evening drink

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Fruity · Light · Unpretentious

Did You Know?

Trudy is bottled in a generous 1-litre format instead of the usual 75cl and belongs to Niepoort's Nat'Cool project, a loose collective of producers who, since 2020, have made unpolished, hand-illustrated wines as a counterweight to the more formal Port world.

See our full range of Niepoort

Some vintages become legends while they are still resting in the vat. 2003 was one of those summers, when the sun scorched the Douro's schist so intensely that almost every Port house in the valley chose to declare the same year.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Vintage 2003 is a Portuguese Vintage Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 20%.

The grapes come from a traditional Douro field blend of varieties including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, picked in an unusually hot, dry season. After fermentation the wine spends a short period in large oak vats before being bottled unfiltered, ready to develop for decades in the bottle.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family, who settled in Vila Nova de Gaia to trade in Port wine. Today the house is run by the fifth and sixth generations, with Dirk Niepoort widely credited for putting the family name firmly on the world stage.

2003 is regarded as one of the great, broadly declared vintages in Port history, and Niepoort's wine is frequently singled out as one of the most complete from that year.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep and complex, with preserved blackberry and dark cherry, blackcurrant and violets, spiced with dark chocolate, liquorice and a cool touch of menthol.

Palate

Concentrated yet poised, where sweet dark fruit and cherry liqueur ride on lively acidity, while the abundant, fine tannins give an almost chalky grip.

Finish

Long and layered, with cocoa, roasted coffee, black pepper and a mineral drive that carries on into blackberry and a hint of orange peel.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Vintage 2003
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Vintage Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro field blend, incl. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz
ABV: 20%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak vat (short, then bottle ageing)
Vintage: 2003

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Complex · Dark fruit · Long-lived

Investment Potential

2003 is one of the rare vintages where virtually every major Port house chose to declare the same year, which makes fine bottles from this vintage sought after among collectors. Niepoort's wine is regularly cited as one of the most finely built of the season, with an ageing potential stretching several decades ahead.

Did You Know?

The extremely hot European summer of 2003 produced such small, concentrated grapes that several Douro producers had to pick earlier than usual to preserve freshness in the must - one reason the vintage is regarded today as unusually powerful yet surprisingly fresh.

See our full range of Niepoort

Violets, dark plums and a tension that hasn't let go yet - Niepoort Vintage 2015 was born in a season critics call among the finest in recent memory, and it is still on its way to its peak.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Vintage 2015 is a Portuguese Vintage Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The wine is made from a traditional Douro field blend, fermented and briefly aged in oak vats before being bottled unfiltered, ready to keep developing in the bottle for many years to come.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia. Today the house is run by the fifth and sixth generations and enjoys international recognition for both classic Vintage Ports and more experimental Douro table wines.

2015 was broadly declared across the major Port houses and has been highlighted by several critics as one of the most elegant, yet powerful, vintages since the turn of the millennium.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Layer upon layer of ripe plums, mulberries and sweet bramble berries, spiced with smoky notes and a distinct scent of violets.

Palate

Salty liquorice, dark plums and blackberries meet creamy, sweet tannins in a dense yet elegantly knit structure.

Finish

Firm and juicy, with persistent dark fruit and a fresh, almost taut close that promises long ageing.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Vintage 2015
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Vintage Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro field blend, incl. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak vat (short, then bottle ageing)
Vintage: 2015

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Powerful · Violets · Long-lived

Investment Potential

2015 is a broadly declared and highly rated vintage, singled out by several international critics for its rare combination of finesse and power. The wine's firm structure and relatively young age make it an interesting choice for collectors looking to lay bottles down for future development.

Did You Know?

When the 2015 vintage was launched, Niepoort gathered international wine journalists for a masterclass in London to celebrate the declaration - a sign of just how much importance the house placed on this particular year.

See our full range of Niepoort

When Dirk Niepoort and his son Daniel presented the 2019 vintage to the world's press in London in 2021, it was clear they saw something special in it - a vintage with more tannic power than the celebrated 2017, yet still surprisingly approachable fruit.

Expert's Description

Niepoort Vintage 2019 is a Portuguese Vintage Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The wine is made from a traditional Douro field blend, fermented and briefly aged in oak vats before being bottled unfiltered, ready to keep maturing in the bottle over many years.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia. Today the legacy is carried forward by the sixth generation, with Daniel Niepoort an active part of the team shaping the house's Vintage Ports.

2019 is a broadly celebrated vintage, rated highly by several critics for its balance of structure and elegance, with an estimated ageing potential of several decades.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sun-ripened black berries, creamy molasses and stewed winter fruit, spiced with a dusty, smoky cigar complexity.

Palate

Sultry plums and boysenberry fill the palate, underpinned by a faintly bitter, medicinal note and a mineral, stony finish.

Finish

Grainy and tannic, yet balanced, with a long, juicy imprint of dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort Vintage 2019
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Vintage Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro field blend, incl. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak vat (short, then bottle ageing)
Vintage: 2019

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Powerful · Dark berries · Long-lived

Investment Potential

2019 has been singled out by several international critics for its unusual combination of power and approachability, with a tannic structure that several assessments rank above even the celebrated 2017 vintage. This makes it a year collectors keep an eye on as it continues to evolve in bottle.

Did You Know?

When the 2019 vintage was launched in 2021, Dirk Niepoort and his son Daniel travelled to London to present it themselves at a masterclass for international wine journalists - a symbolic moment where the sixth generation truly stepped forward as co-ambassador for the house's Vintage Ports.

See our full range of Niepoort

Long before Ruby and Tawny became the international faces of Port, it was the white version that the Douro Valley's own wine farmers poured for everyday use. Niepoort White is a reminder of that role.

Expert's Description

Niepoort White is a Portuguese White Port from the Douro Valley, bottled at 19.5%.

The wine is made from white grape varieties from the Douro, fermented and matured for a shorter period in oak casks, giving it a golden-brown colour and a fresh, nutty character without the long, oxidative ageing that characterises the house's older White bottlings.

Niepoort was founded in 1842 by the Dutch van der Niepoort family in Vila Nova de Gaia. White Port has been part of the range from the start, long before the red, aged Tawny style truly became the house's international hallmark.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A nutty scent with a hint of dried fruit and a faint floral undertone.

Palate

Medium-sweet and well balanced, where the fortifying spirit plays nicely against the sweetness and gives the wine a clear structure.

Finish

Medium length, clean and nutty, without becoming cloying.

Specifications

Name: Niepoort White
Winery: Niepoort
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: White Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro white blend, incl. Códega do Larinho, Rabigato and Viosinho
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 70 CL
Ageing: Oak cask
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled at 8-10°C, as an aperitif or with a light dessert

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Medium-sweet · Fresh · Classic

Did You Know?

White Port is historically one of the very first styles in the Douro Valley and was, for centuries, best known as the local everyday wine, while the red, aged Port was shipped abroad and made the category world-famous.

See our full range of Niepoort

Twenty years hide inside every glass: a golden-amber Port where fresh fruit has long since transformed into raisins, nuts and warm caramel.

Expert's Description

Pacheca 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a 20-year-old tawny Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

The wine is a blend of several Port vintages that have been allowed to mature in oak casks in the estate's cellars for two decades. The slow, controlled oxidation through the wood gives the characteristic amber colour and draws out toffee, nutty and spiced notes not found in a young, fruit-driven Port.

Behind the bottle stands Quinta da Pacheca, one of the most respected estates in the Douro Valley, located in Cambres in the Lamego district at the heart of the region's first Pombaline demarcation. The estate was among the first in the area to bottle Port under its own name, a practice upheld since the early 1900s.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers prunes and leather alongside toasted hazelnuts, dried figs, caramel and a fine note of vanilla.

Palate

The palate is smooth and silky, with toasty, oxidative notes leading into dried peach, while a balanced acidity gives a fresh counterpoint to the nuts and caramel.

Finish

The finish is long and sweet, with a dry, faintly bitter nutty edge that rounds the wine off elegantly.

Specifications

Name: Pacheca 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Winery: Quinta da Pacheca
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Port
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 50 CL
Ageing: Oak casks (average age 20 years)
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C, ideally with hard cheeses or a nut-based dessert

Flavour Profile

Hazelnut · Caramel · Dried Figs · Vanilla

Investment Potential

As an age-stated 20-year-old tawny, this bottle sits above the everyday range and has earned recognition in several international judgings. It suits anyone wanting to add a Port that can be enjoyed now or set aside for a little longer.

Did You Know?

A 20-year-old tawny is rarely the product of a single harvest - the number '20' instead refers to the average age of the many Ports blended together, assembled by the estate's cellar master to hit a very specific flavour profile every time.

See our full range of Quinta da Pacheca

Thirty years in the quiet of oak casks have given this tawny a depth that only time can build. Behind every glass lies a whole Douro landscape of schist, sun and patience.

Expert's Description

Pacheca 30 Year Old Tawny Port is a 30-year-old tawny Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

The wine is a blend of several vintages that have rested for decades in 550-litre oak casks in the estate's cooler cellars. The slow, gradual oxidation through the wood shifts the colour from deep ruby to warm orange and amber, while drawing out sweetness, nuttiness and dried fruit in both aroma and flavour.

Quinta da Pacheca is one of the most respected estates in the Douro Valley and among the first to bottle Port under its own name. The property is first mentioned in a document from April 1738 under the name 'Pacheca', after its then owner Mariana Pacheco Pereira. In 1903 Count José Freire de Serpa Leitão Pimentel took over the estate, and in 1916 he had the granite lagares built where grapes are still foot-trodden today.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The aroma offers balsamic tones and a hint of polished antique wood, alongside raisins, dried figs and a fine caramel sweetness that grows as the wine sits in the glass.

Palate

On the palate the wine is deep and layered, with toasted nuts, dried orange peel and spice, while the mid-palate delivers fig biscuit, dates, burnt caramel and a hint of Christmas cake.

Finish

The finish is long and dries out into a warm nutty note that lingers well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Pacheca 30 Year Old Tawny Port
Winery: Quinta da Pacheca
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Port
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 50 CL
Ageing: Oak casks (550-litre casks, average age 30 years)

Flavour Profile

Dried Figs · Toasted Nuts · Caramel · Orange Peel

Investment Potential

As an age-stated 30-year-old tawny, this bottle sits among Quinta da Pacheca's rarer releases and is sought after by collectors of old tawny Ports. The long cask ageing and limited volumes make it a natural addition for anyone building a cellar beyond the everyday range.

Did You Know?

Over thirty years in cask, a tawny gradually loses its red colour in favour of orange and amber hues - meaning you can often guess a tawny's age simply by holding the glass up to the light.

See our full range of Quinta da Pacheca

Four years in cask have given this LBV weight and structure, while the unfiltered bottling keeps everything a filter would otherwise strip away.

Expert's Description

Pacheca Late Bottled Vintage 2017 Unfiltered is an unfiltered LBV Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

After a careful selection of grapes, they are foot-trodden in traditional stone lagares for around three hours, after which the must is fortified. The wine has then rested in 600-litre casks for roughly four years before being bottled unfiltered - a method that retains more colour, tannin and complexity, but also means natural sediment can form in the bottle.

Behind the wine stands Quinta da Pacheca, one of the most respected estates in the Douro Valley, where traditional foot-treading in lagares still takes place alongside modern cellar practices. The 2017 vintage forms part of the estate's regular LBV line, selected to showcase a strong single harvest without requiring the long bottle ageing a vintage Port demands.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is intense, with rockrose flower and a wealth of fresh and dried wild fruits.

Palate

The palate has excellent volume and structure, with firm yet polished tannins that give the wine body without feeling tight.

Finish

The finish is fresh and long, with a persistent berry note that carries the imprint of the unfiltered bottling.

Specifications

Name: Pacheca Late Bottled Vintage 2017 Unfiltered
Winery: Quinta da Pacheca
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Late Bottled Vintage Port, unfiltered
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak casks (600-litre casks, approximately 4 years)
Vintage: 2017
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C, decanting recommended due to natural sediment

Flavour Profile

Wild Berries · Rockrose · Firm Tannins · Fresh Finish

Did You Know?

Because the wine is unfiltered, a thin layer of sediment can settle at the bottom of the bottle - a completely natural sign that the wine has not been stripped of the particles that otherwise give it extra depth and colour.

See our full range of Quinta da Pacheca

Dark forest berries and a velvety texture - this ruby reserve is the Port that instantly reminds you why the style became a classic the world over.

Expert's Description

Pacheca Ruby Reserve Port is a ruby reserve Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

The wine is a blend of several Ports with an average age of six to seven years, made from classic Douro grapes including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca. A brief period in wood casks adds rounded tannins and a light oxidative depth without stripping too much of the fresh berry fruit that defines a ruby style.

Behind the bottle stands Quinta da Pacheca, one of the most respected estates in the Douro Valley and among the first to bottle Port under its own name. The estate is documented back to 1738 and has been run since 1903 with a focus on both traditional and experimental grape varieties.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers a rich array of dark berries such as blackberry, blueberry and plum.

Palate

The palate is full, with a soft, velvety texture carried by firm tannins, while dried fruit and nuts mingle with the fresh berries.

Finish

The finish is warm and fruit-filled, with a lightly spiced close that invites another glass.

Specifications

Name: Pacheca Ruby Reserve Port
Winery: Quinta da Pacheca
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Ruby Reserve Port
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak casks (average age 6-7 years)
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 14-16°C, ideally with dark chocolate or berry desserts

Flavour Profile

Blackberry · Blueberry · Plum · Spice

Did You Know?

A ruby reserve sits stylistically between the youngest ruby Ports and the older, cask-aged tawnies - it has spent a little more time in cask than a basic ruby, yet still retains far more of the fresh, dark berry fruit than a tawny ever will.

See our full range of Quinta da Pacheca

2019 brought a long, dry harvest to the Douro Valley - and the result now waits in the glass: dark, powerful and full of black berry fruit.

Expert's Description

Pacheca Vintage Port 2019 is a vintage Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19%.

The wine comes exclusively from the 2019 harvest, marked by an unusually long, slow ripening period following a dry winter and spring with little rain for the rest of the season. The grapes are traditionally foot-trodden in lagares, after which the must is fortified with grape spirit, halting fermentation early and preserving much of the natural sweetness.

The wine is made under the direction of Quinta da Pacheca's own winemaker, Maria Serpa Pimentel, and carries the estate's signature style, balancing power with elegance. Quinta da Pacheca is one of the most respected names in the Douro Valley, with winemaking on the property documented back to 1738.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is full and elegant, with complex black fruit, fresh hints of menthol and eucalyptus, and a fine note of violet.

Palate

The palate explodes with wild berries, backed by firm yet elegant tannins that give the wine structure without feeling hard.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with a persistent tannic grip that points toward further development for years in bottle.

Specifications

Name: Pacheca Vintage Port 2019
Winery: Quinta da Pacheca
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Vintage Port
ABV: 19%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Brief cask ageing before bottle maturation
Vintage: 2019
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C, ideally decanted an hour before serving

Flavour Profile

Black Berries · Violet · Menthol · Spice

Investment Potential

As a classic vintage Port from a single strong harvest, this bottle has natural ageing potential over many years and belongs to the category collectors typically set aside. Several critics single out 2019 as a vintage with good concentration, adding to its appeal among connoisseurs.

Did You Know?

Unlike most other Port styles, a vintage Port is only cask-aged for a short time, typically two years, before bottling - all the further maturation and complexity it develops over decades therefore happens in the bottle itself, not in cask.

See our full range of Quinta da Pacheca

From one of the Douro Valley's largest and oldest estates comes this LBV - a Port where five hundred hectares of vines and centuries of history are concentrated into a single bottle.

Expert's Description

Quinta De Ventozelo LBV 2014 is a Late Bottled Vintage Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 20%.

The wine comes from the 2014 harvest and spent a few years in cask before being bottled ready to drink - a style that gives it the weight and maturity usually associated with an older vintage Port, without the long bottle ageing. The grapes come from the estate's own vineyards, which span more than 500 hectares between Pinhão and Ervedosa do Douro.

Quinta de Ventozelo is one of the oldest and largest quintas in the Douro Valley. The property can be traced back to a royal survey from 1288 and was once farmed by Cistercian monks before passing to a noble family from Lamego in the 1500s. In 2014 the estate was acquired by Gran Cruz, Portugal's largest exporter of Port wine, which has since modernised both vineyards and cellars and opened the estate to wine tourism.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers dark, macerated berries and a hint of spice that hints at the weight the wine has gained during cask ageing.

Palate

The palate is full and round, with ripe dark fruit and soft, well-integrated tannins that give a generous yet approachable impression.

Finish

The finish is warm and persistent, with a light sweetness that rounds the wine off elegantly.

Specifications

Name: Quinta De Ventozelo LBV 2014
Winery: Quinta de Ventozelo
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Late Bottled Vintage Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Vintage: 2014
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C, ideally with dark chocolate or mature cheeses

Flavour Profile

Dark Berries · Spice · Ripe Fruit · Soft Finish

Did You Know?

Quinta de Ventozelo covers an area of almost 1,000 acres, half of which is planted with vines - making it one of the single largest continuous vineyards in the entire Douro Valley, far above the average for the region's many small family quintas.

See our full range of Quinta de Ventozelo

Violets, black-pepper-soaked plums and a fresh, almost saline finish - the 2020 vintage from Quinta do Infantado is a Port with an edge.

Expert's Description

Quinta Do Infantado 2020 Vintage is a vintage Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

The wine comes exclusively from the 2020 harvest and is made in the traditional way, with foot-treading and brief cask ageing before bottling for further maturation. The style is powerful yet fresh, with a green edge that plays against the sweet, black cherry and blackberry fruit.

Behind the bottle stands Quinta do Infantado, founded in 1816 and run by the Roseira family since the late 1800s. In 1979 the estate became the first in the Douro Valley to bottle its own Port on site, a pioneering decision that still shapes its style today, with third-generation João Roseira overseeing both vineyard and cellar across the estate's 46 hectares.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers violets, black-pepper-soaked plums and a hint of tanned leather.

Palate

The palate is powerful yet fresh, with a light green edge to the sweet black cherry and blackberry fruit, spiced with a touch of coffee.

Finish

The finish is medium-dry and lightly saline, giving a surprising, taut edge to the otherwise generous fruit.

Specifications

Name: Quinta Do Infantado 2020 Vintage
Winery: Quinta do Infantado
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Vintage Port
ABV: 19.5%
Ageing: Brief cask ageing before bottle maturation
Vintage: 2020
Serving suggestion: Stand the bottle upright for a couple of hours before opening, serve at 16-17°C, ideally decanted

Flavour Profile

Black Cherry · Violet · Blackberry · Light Saline Finish

Investment Potential

The 2020 vintage from Quinta do Infantado has been highlighted by several international judgings, including gold at both the International Wine Challenge and the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Its powerful yet balanced style gives it natural potential to develop further over several years, making it relevant for anyone wanting to follow a vintage over time.

Did You Know?

Although Quinta do Infantado is now known for breaking with the large trading houses in Vila Nova de Gaia, the estate remains one of the smaller producers in the Douro Valley - the entire operation, from vineyard to bottle, runs on under 50 hectares, modest compared with the large Port houses.

See our full range of Quinta do Infantado

A family estate that has trodden its own grapes since 1979 - this tawny carries that history forward in every glass touched with golden edges.

Expert's Description

Quinta Do Infantado Tawny is a tawny Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

The wine is a blend of two to three vintages matured in cask in the estate's own cellars, giving it a characteristic red colour with golden edges and a profile that is more restrained in sweetness than many other tawnies on the market.

Quinta do Infantado was founded in 1816 in the Cima Corgo section of the Douro Valley and has been owned by the Roseira family since the late 1800s. In 1979 the estate became the first in the Douro Valley to bottle its own Port on the property instead of sending it to Vila Nova de Gaia, breaking with the trading monopoly of the time in a move that has defined the estate's identity ever since. Today third-generation João Roseira runs the 46 hectares of vineyards, 12 of which are farmed organically.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers ripe fruit, figs and nuts alongside caramelised notes, hazelnut, raisin and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate is soft, showing both freshness and clear signs of maturity, with roasted hazelnuts and sultanas leading into a mild sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long and well-balanced, sweet without becoming heavy.

Specifications

Name: Quinta Do Infantado Tawny
Winery: Quinta do Infantado
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Port
ABV: 19.5%
Ageing: Oak casks (blend of 2-3 vintages)
EAN no.: 5601835163301
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C, ideally with nut cake or mature cheese

Flavour Profile

Hazelnut · Raisin · Caramel · Spice

Did You Know?

Quinta do Infantado was the first estate in the entire Douro Valley to bottle its own Port on site instead of sending the casks to the large trading houses in Vila Nova de Gaia - a decision that in 1979 broke a trading pattern that had stood almost unchanged since the 1700s.

See our full range of Quinta do Infantado

Three miniature tasting glasses - white, ruby and tawny - gathered in one box, letting you experience the full range of a seven-generation estate in one sitting.

Expert's Description

Quinta do Estanho Gift Box is a gift set with three different Port wines in 5 cl bottles from the Douro Valley in Portugal, with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

The box brings together three classic styles from the estate: a fine white Port, a fresh ruby Port and a cask-matured tawny, allowing you to taste your way through the range from young, fruit-driven Port to the more mature, nutty style, all in one gift set.

Quinta do Estanho can be traced back to 1757, when the estate's wines were included in the very first official demarcation of the Douro region under the Marquis of Pombal. The estate sits on the left bank of the River Pinhão at around 300 metres altitude and has been family-owned across seven generations. Today it is run by the descendants of Jaime Acácio Queiroz Cardoso, who combine traditional foot-treading in stone lagares with modern cellar practices.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The three styles range from the white Port's bright, citrus-like aroma, through the ruby's fresh dark berries, to the tawny's nutty and caramel notes.

Palate

The white offers a light, almost dry fruitiness, the ruby is full with dark berry fruit, while the tawny shows roundness with dried fruit and nuts from its cask ageing.

Finish

Common to all three is a clean, balanced finish that shows the estate's craftsmanship without becoming heavy in a single 5 cl measure.

Specifications

Name: Quinta do Estanho Gift Box
Winery: Quinta do Estanho
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Gift box with White, Ruby and Tawny Port (3x5 cl)
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca (among others)
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 3x5 CL
Serving suggestion: White served cold at 8-10°C, ruby lightly chilled at 14-16°C, and tawny at 16-18°C

Flavour Profile

Citrus · Dark Berries · Nuts · Caramel

Did You Know?

Quinta do Estanho is named after the Portuguese word for tin, a mineral once mined in the area - a detail that still ties the estate's name to the very ground the grapes grow in, rather than to an owning family, as most other quintas are named.

See our full range of Quinta do Estanho

2016 was one of those years when the Douro's grapes reached a rare concentration. Five years on, unfiltered and full of spiced dark fruit, this LBV shows what the wait can achieve.

Expert's Description

Quinta do Noval 2016 Late Bottled Vintage is a Portuguese LBV Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 19.5%.

Like the house's other LBV releases, the 2016 vintage is made from grapes trodden using the traditional method and sourced exclusively from that single harvest. The Port is aged for up to five years in cask before being bottled unfiltered, giving it a more complex, spicier style than a younger Ruby Port.

2016 brought a mix of early-season rain and warm, dry weather heading into harvest, giving grapes with good balance between sweetness and acidity. Quinta do Noval has made LBV since the 1970s as an accessible expression of the house's Vintage style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is deep and dark, with ripe plum, a touch of liquorice and a hint of espresso.

Palate

The palate is sweet and full-bodied, with cherry, dark chocolate and a warm, generous strength carried well by the acidity.

Finish

The finish is long and broad, with a slightly bitter espresso note that rounds off the experience.

Specifications

Name: Quinta do Noval 2016 Late Bottled Vintage
Winery: Quinta do Noval
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: LBV Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, approx. 5 years
Vintage: 2016
EAN no.: 5601064005304
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C in a port glass, ideally with dark chocolate or strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Dark · Spicy · Full-bodied · Complex

Did You Know?

The 2016 vintage LBV has an unusually high sugar content compared with many other LBV Ports, giving it an extra full, almost dessert-like sweetness, while the acidity keeps the flavour fresh.

See our full range of Quinta do Noval

Port doesn't always have to be dark and sweet. This golden, dry style is made for warm afternoons, ice cubes and a splash of tonic.

Expert's Description

Quinta do Noval Extra Dry White Port is a Portuguese white, dry Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak vats and bottled at 19.5%.

The wine is made from white Douro grapes such as Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Rabigato and Códega, half of which get brief skin contact while the other half ferments without it, giving both aroma and freshness. It's then aged for around three years in oak vats before blending and bottling.

White Port has existed since the 19th century but has enjoyed a revival in recent years as a fresh aperitif, often served with tonic and ice. Quinta do Noval's Extra Dry style is one of the driest in the category, setting it apart from the sweeter white Ports many people know.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is floral and fruity, with citrus, almond and a light vanilla note.

Palate

The palate is crisp and dry, with notes of pear, white peach and a fine, refreshing acidity.

Finish

The finish is clean and short, with a final touch of almond.

Specifications

Name: Quinta do Noval Extra Dry White Port
Winery: Quinta do Noval
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: White, Dry Port
Grape varieties: Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Rabigato and Códega
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak vat, approx. 3 years
EAN no.: 5601064016003
Serving suggestion: Serve well chilled at 6-8°C, ideally with ice cubes, lemon peel and tonic water

Flavour Profile

Dry · Citrus · Crisp · Refreshing

Did You Know?

White Port with tonic - known as a Portonic - has become a popular summer drink in Portugal and has spread across Europe, where it's used as a lighter, less sweet alternative to gin and tonic.

See our full range of Quinta do Noval

Dark berries and fresh fruit sit at the heart of this young Port from one of the Douro's most photographed vineyards. Here it's all about capturing the grape's energy while it's still young.

Expert's Description

Quinta do Noval Fine Ruby Port is a Portuguese Ruby Port from the Douro Valley, aged in large oak vats and bottled at 19.5%.

Unlike Tawny, Ruby Port is aged briefly in large, near-airtight vessels, so the wine keeps its deep red colour and fresh berry fruit rather than developing nutty and caramel notes. The blend is composed from several vintages to ensure a consistent, fruit-driven style.

Quinta do Noval has produced Port on its own land since 1715, but it was only after António José da Silva rebuilt the estate in 1894 that the house's modern reputation as one of the Douro's leading producers truly took shape. Fine Ruby is one of the estate's best-selling bottles and serves as an accessible introduction to the style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is fresh and fruity with notes of ripe cherry, blackberry and a hint of violet.

Palate

The palate is juicy and direct, with blackcurrant and a touch of spice, carried by a pleasant sweetness.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and fruity with a final hint of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Quinta do Noval Fine Ruby Port
Winery: Quinta do Noval
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Ruby Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Stainless steel tank
EAN no.: 5601064003003
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 14-16°C in a port glass, ideally with dark chocolate or berries

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Fresh · Berry-sweet · Youthful

Did You Know?

Fine Ruby is the type of Port whose grapes were traditionally trodden barefoot in granite lagares to extract colour and tannin as gently as possible — a method several producers, including Quinta do Noval, still use for their finest wines.

See our full range of Quinta do Noval

Four glasses, four styles, one house — this gift box is a shortcut through the world of Quinta do Noval, from dry and fresh to sweet and golden.

Expert's Description

Quinta do Noval Gift Box is a Portuguese gift set with 4 selected Ports from the Douro Valley, each 37.5 CL and bottled at 19.5%.

The gift set brings together four smaller bottles that, together, show the breadth of Quinta do Noval's range — from a fresh, young style to a more mature and rounded character. This makes the box ideal for anyone who wants to taste through several styles without opening four full bottles at once.

Quinta do Noval has produced Port on its own land in the Douro Valley since 1715 and is today one of the most respected names in the trade, not least thanks to the legendary Nacional vineyard. The gift box is designed as an introduction to the house's styles and suits both newcomers and seasoned Port drinkers.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose varies from bottle to bottle, but the set shares fresh fruit, dried nuts and a touch of caramel.

Palate

The palate ranges from light and fresh to full and round, depending on which of the four Ports is opened.

Finish

The finish differs from style to style, but is consistently clean and well balanced.

Specifications

Name: Quinta do Noval Gift Box – 4 Selected Ports
Winery: Quinta do Noval
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Gift set (4 different Port styles)
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 4 x 37.5 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve each Port at the temperature suited to its style - typically 12-18°C in a port glass

Flavour Profile

Varied · Introduction · Gift-friendly · Douro

Did You Know?

Because the bottles in the gift box are 37.5 CL instead of the usual 75 CL, you can taste your way through all four styles without any single bottle being left open for too long.

See our full range of Quinta do Noval

Five years in cask before the bottle is even filled — that's the recipe behind an LBV, giving the power of the grapes time to settle. 2017 was a warm year in the Douro, and it shows in the glass.

Expert's Description

Quinta do Noval Late Bottled Vintage 2017 is a Portuguese LBV Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 19.5%.

LBV stands for Late Bottled Vintage and is made on the same principles as a classic Vintage Port — the grapes are trodden traditionally, and only the finest lots from a single year are used. The difference lies in the ageing: while a Vintage Port is bottled after just two years, an LBV matures for up to five years in cask before being bottled, unfiltered.

2017 was another warm, dry year in the Douro Valley, giving grapes with high ripeness and concentration. Quinta do Noval has made LBV Ports for decades as a way of making the house's Vintage style more accessible without compromising on method.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is intense with dark berries, a touch of liquorice and a mild spiciness.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied and complex, with juicy blackberry and blackcurrant, dark chocolate and a hint of mint.

Finish

The finish is long and broad, with soft tannins and a warm, spicy close.

Specifications

Name: Quinta do Noval Late Bottled Vintage 2017
Winery: Quinta do Noval
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: LBV Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, approx. 5 years
Vintage: 2017
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C in a port glass, ideally with game or dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Dark berries · Spicy · Complex

Did You Know?

Because an LBV is bottled unfiltered, it can develop a light sediment over time — just like a classic Vintage Port — a sign that it's made using the traditional method rather than rushed through production.

See our full range of Quinta do Noval

2015 was one of those years when the Douro truly showed its strength, and the Silval vineyard yielded grapes with both power and elegance. The result is a young, lively Port that's already a pleasure to drink.

Expert's Description

Quinta do Noval Silval Vintage 2015 is a Portuguese Vintage Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 19.5%.

Silval is the name of one of Quinta do Noval's own vineyards, separate from the legendary Nacional parcel, whose vines were never touched by phylloxera. The Silval grapes are trodden using the traditional method and made with the same care as the house's other Vintage Ports, but the wine is typically released at a more accessible price and enjoyed younger.

2015 is recognised as one of the strong Douro vintages of the past decade, with warm, dry weather that gave grapes good concentration and ripeness. Silval Vintage 2015 is therefore an example of a Quinta do Noval wine where both power and finesse are present even at a young age.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is youthful and intense, with ripe dark berries, blackcurrant and a hint of violet.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, with juicy blackberry, dark chocolate and firm yet rounded tannins.

Finish

The finish is long, spicy and full of dark fruit, with a fine acidity that keeps the wine fresh.

Specifications

Name: Quinta do Noval Silval Vintage 2015
Winery: Quinta do Noval
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Vintage Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask
Vintage: 2015
EAN no.: 5601064004130
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C in a port glass, ideally with dark chocolate or game

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Dark berries · Spicy · Young power

Investment Potential

Silval Vintage is a single-vineyard Vintage Port from a recognised year, and this type of bottle is regularly sought after by collectors wanting to follow a producer's development year by year. It is, however, more accessible than Quinta do Noval's absolute top wines and is expected to be enjoyed rather than cellared for decades.

Did You Know?

Right next to the Silval vineyard lies the legendary Nacional parcel, planted with ungrafted, phylloxera-resistant vines that Quinta do Noval has never replanted onto rootstock — one of very few places in the world where Port is still made from grapes on their own, original roots.

See our full range of Quinta do Noval

For centuries the sun-warmed slopes of the Douro have supplied grapes to Quinta do Noval, where the finest casks are blended into a round, golden Tawny. This bottling is the estate's entry point to the style — approachable, yet full of character.

Expert's Description

Quinta do Noval Tawny Port is a Portuguese Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 19.5%.

The Tawny style is created by maturing the wine oxidatively in smaller oak casks for several years, during which it slowly loses its red hue in favour of golden and amber tones. The winemaker blends several vintages and casks so the result stays consistent from bottle to bottle, year after year.

Quinta do Noval has stood alone on the north bank of the Douro since 1715 and was rebuilt by António José da Silva in 1894, after phylloxera had devastated the vineyards. Today the estate is one of the most respected in the Douro, known for both its legendary Vintage Ports and more everyday styles such as this one.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers dried fig, orange peel and a touch of caramel, lifted by a light nutty note from the cask ageing.

Palate

The palate is soft and round, with ripe raisin, burnt sugar and a warm spiciness that keeps sweetness and freshness in balance.

Finish

The finish is medium in length with a faintly bitter nutty note that rounds the wine off neatly.

Specifications

Name: Quinta do Noval Tawny Port
Winery: Quinta do Noval
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask
EAN no.: 5601064066008
Serving suggestion: Serve at 12-14°C in a port glass, ideally with nutty desserts or blue cheese

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Caramel · Round · Golden

Did You Know?

Unlike Ruby Port, which is aged in large, airtight tanks to preserve its fruit, Tawny is deliberately matured in smaller casks that let in a little air year after year — a slow process that gives the wine its characteristic golden-brown colour.

See our full range of Quinta do Noval

Young, deep ruby-red and packed with fresh berry fruit - this Port is the classic entry point into a style the Braga family has cultivated since 1926.

Expert's Description

Miguel's Ruby Port is a ruby Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal with an alcohol content of 19.5%.

Ruby Port is characterised by a short period in wood casks, typically up to three years, during which only a little oxygen reaches the wine. This preserves the deep ruby colour and the fresh, fruit-driven character that sets the style apart from the more cask-influenced tawny Ports.

Behind Miguel's stands a family tradition dating back to 1926, while the vineyard itself was planted as early as 1845 by the Baron of Seixo. The estate spans 200 hectares between the river and the mountains and uses classic Douro grapes such as Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, supplemented by Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is young and expressive, with red berries such as cherry and raspberry leading the way.

Palate

The palate is full and aromatic, with fresh red and dark berries giving a lively, fruit-driven impression.

Finish

The finish is pleasant and lightly sweet without becoming heavy or intense.

Specifications

Name: Miguel's Ruby Port
Winery: Miguel's
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Ruby Port
Grape varieties: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak casks (up to 3 years)
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 14-16°C, ideally with dark chocolate or berries

Flavour Profile

Cherry · Raspberry · Red Berries · Light Sweetness

Did You Know?

Ruby is the best-selling Port style in the world precisely because it takes the least time to produce - while a tawny or vintage can take decades to mature, a ruby is ready for bottling after just a couple of years, making it the most accessible entry point into Port.

See our full range of Miguel's

A toast at the changing of the guard has become a fixed tradition at Amalienborg - and behind that tradition stands a bottle from one of Porto's oldest houses. This Reserve was created for that very occasion, but works just as well on the sofa at home.

Expert's Description

Warre's Royal Guards' Finest Reserve is a Portuguese Reserve Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 20%.

The Port is made from selected grapes from Warre's own vineyards in Pinhão and the Rio Torto valley, where only the most fruit-driven and full-bodied casks are chosen for this particular Reserve. It's then matured for at least three years in oak casks in Vila Nova de Gaia before blending and bottling.

The name comes from a tradition within the Danish Royal Life Guards, where the outgoing commander of the guard traditionally welcomes his successor with a glass of Warre's Port. Warre's was awarded the title of Royal Court Supplier in 1960, and the house has supplied Port to the British and wider European market since 1670 as the oldest British Port house in Portugal.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers ripe plum and cherry, with a touch of spice and a light brownish, tawny-like tone.

Palate

The palate is complex and well-structured, with sweetness and fruit in fine balance and a warm, round body.

Finish

The finish is long with persistent fruit and a mild spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Warre's Den Kongelige Livgardes Finest Reserve
Winery: Warre's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Reserve Tawny Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, min. 3 years
EAN no.: 5010867200449
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C in a port glass, ideally with dark chocolate or marzipan cake

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Round · Steeped in tradition

Did You Know?

The tradition behind the bottle dates back to a fixed custom within the Danish Royal Life Guards, where the outgoing guard commander welcomes his successor with exactly a glass of Warre's Port - a custom still practised at Amalienborg Palace today.

See our full range of Warre's

A lightly chilled Tawny in a sleek bottle - Otima 10 Years is made for warm afternoons where a heavy, traditional Port bottle would feel out of place. Ten years in cask give it all the character it needs.

Expert's Description

Warre's Otima 10 Years is a Portuguese age-declared Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 20%.

Fermentation is stopped by adding grape spirit, after which the Port matures in smaller oak casks for an average of ten years. This gives a lighter, more delicate style than the older 20-year version, with a focus on fresh fruit rather than heavy spice.

Warre's is the oldest British Port house in Portugal, founded in 1670, and has been owned by the Symington family since 1908. The Otima range was developed as a modern take on Tawny, designed to be kept in the fridge and served chilled - an approach that sets it apart from traditional Port served at room temperature.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers ripe fruit, roasted nuts and a touch of orange marmalade.

Palate

The palate is light and delicate, with dates, honey and a fine nutty note carried by a pleasant sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium in length, elegant and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Warre's Otima 10 Years Tawny Port
Winery: Warre's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Age-declared Tawny Port (10 years)
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca
ABV: 20%
Size: 50 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, 10 years
EAN no.: 5010867101982
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled at 10-12°C in a port glass, ideally with a fruit-based dessert

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Fruity · Delicate · Lightly sweet

Did You Know?

The Warre's name Warrior has been used as a trademark since 1750 and is considered one of the longest continuously used Port trademarks in the world - a tradition of longevity that the Otima range continues in an entirely new, modern form.

See our full range of Warre's

Twenty years in dark oak casks have given this Tawny a depth of roasted nuts and orange peel that only time can create. The bottle itself breaks with tradition too - sleek, modern and ready for the fridge.

Expert's Description

Warre's Otima 20 Years is a Portuguese age-declared Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 20%.

The Otima range was created as a break from the classic, heavy Port bottle. Instead of the traditional Bordeaux shape, Otima comes in a sleek, modern decanter-style bottle, designed to be kept in the fridge and poured as a chilled aperitif or digestif - an unusual approach for Port when the range was launched.

Warre's was founded in 1670 and is the oldest British Port house in Portugal - likely the oldest British-owned company in continental Europe. Since 1905 the Symington family has been linked to the house, and from 1908 Warre's was fully owned by the Symingtons, who still run it today.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers roasted nuts, dried orange peel and a touch of caramel and curry.

Palate

The palate is warm and spicy with reddish fruit tones, a firm structure and a peppery drive that carries the wine forward.

Finish

The finish is long with persistent spice and a dry, lightly peppery close.

Specifications

Name: Warre's Otima 20 Years Tawny Port
Winery: Warre's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Age-declared Tawny Port (20 years)
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca
ABV: 20%
Size: 50 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, 20 years
EAN no.: 5010867102774
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled at 10-12°C in a port glass, ideally with nut cake or hard cheese

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Spicy · Complex · Peppery

Investment Potential

A 20-year age-declared Tawny from one of Porto's oldest family-owned houses is a sought-after type among collectors interested in well-established age series - although by design the Otima range is meant primarily for drinking rather than further cellaring.

Did You Know?

Otima 20 Years is sold in a sleek 50 cl bottle rather than the classic 75 cl bottle - a deliberate design choice meant to make it easier to keep an opened bottle of Tawny in the fridge between pours.

See our full range of Warre's