| Region of production: | Douro |
| Winery Location: | Vila Nova de Gaia |
| Year Established: | 1670 |
Vineyard Holdings
- Quinta da Cavadinha (30 ha): Grade A vineyard. Cavadinha means “well-tilled” or “well-nurtured.” With southeast exposure and elevation ranging from 120 to 450 meters, it is the primary vineyard for Warre’s Vintage Port and typically harvested last of the properties, in late October. Purchased from Fonseca in 1978.
- Quinta do Retiro Antigo (25 ha): Grade A vineyard in Cima Corgo. Over 75 percent of the vines are 50 years of age or more. Purchased in 2006.
- Quinta da Telhada (32 ha): Grade A vineyard located on the north bank of the Douro in Douro Superior. Average vine age is 20 years, and 50 percent of the vineyard is planted to Touriga Nacional. Purchased in 2006.
- Quinta do Alvito (19 ha): Situated at 350 to 480 meters in elevation, the vineyard is located in Cima Corgo, adjacent to the upper portion of Cavadinha.
- Quinta das Netas (15 ha): At 350 to 480 meters in elevation, the quinta is adjacent to Alvito and Cavadinha.
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Warrior Reserve Ruby: Inaugural vintage 1750, the first recorded shipment date.
- Quinta da Cavadinha: Inaugural vintage 1978.
- Otima 10 & 20 Year Old Tawny
Summary
Warre’s, the oldest British house in the trade, was founded in 1670 by William Warre and is only surpassed by Kopke in age. Warre’s was also the first to build a Port lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia and to launch a branded Port. A.J. Symington joined the firm in 1905, and the Symington family took full control of the estate in 1960.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Warre’s wines are some of the darkest and most concentrated Ports in the region. Warre’s uses primarily modern winemaking techniques – robotic treading machines in the lagares and piston pump fermenting tanks – although a few wines are still tread by foot.
Producer Website: Warre’s