Warre's Den Kongelige Livgardes Finest Reserve Tawny Port Portugal 20%

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Warre's Den Kongelige Livgardes Finest Reserve

What's the story behind the Royal Guards' name?

The name refers to a tradition where the outgoing commander of the Danish Royal Life Guards welcomes his successor with a glass of Warre's Port.

What does Warre's Royal Guards' Finest Reserve taste like?

It offers ripe plum and cherry, with spice and a round, warm character on the palate.

Is this bottle a good gift?

Yes, the royal history and the reputation of the house behind it make it a natural gift, particularly for occasions with a Danish or British theme.

At what temperature and in which glass should it be served?

Serve it at 14-16°C in a port glass so the fruit and spice can show their best.

Where do the grapes for this Port come from?

They come from Warre's own vineyards in Pinhão and the Rio Torto valley in the Douro.

What does the title of Royal Court Supplier mean for Warre's?

Warre's was awarded the title of Royal Court Supplier in 1960, underlining the house's long historical ties to the Danish royal family.

What defines Warre's as a wine house in general?

Warre's was founded in 1670 and is the oldest British Port house in Portugal, today owned by the Symington family.