2020 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2020 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2020 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
The 2020 vintage was undoubtedly one of the most challenging in recent history. The Covid pandemic that began in 2019 continued to ravage 2020 with everything from picking, tastings and ultimately sales affected.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
This Year in History: Fun Fact: May 2020 was reported as the sunniest on recent record with 266 hours of sunshine.
Eurovision Winner: CANCELLED!! Covid!
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France: In France, the 2020 Bordeaux vintage was particularly disrupted by the pandemic as Covid put a halt to the normal tastings and events that surround the En Primeur campaign. However, despite the complications that arose from Covid, the Bordeaux vintage is looking surprisingly promising.
Italian: The 2020 vintage in both Tuscany and Piedmont was marked by favorable conditions, leading to high-quality wines with excellent aging potential.
Piedmont
In Piedmont, the year began with rain in May and June, causing irregular fruit set and slightly below-average yields. However, a consistently warm summer allowed grapes to ripen fully, resulting in a timely harvest. The harvested fruit was healthy, producing wines that are elegant and aromatic, with fresh acidity and firm tannins. These characteristics suggest excellent aging potential for the 2020 vintage.
Tuscany
Tuscany experienced a growing season that began with a cool start, followed by a hot, dry summer. These conditions culminated in a favorable harvest period in late September. Early assessments indicate that the 2020 vintage is among the stronger ones since the standout 2016 vintage. Notably, wines like Tignanello have received positive reviews, with the 2020 release priced competitively relative to previous vintages, suggesting potential value for collectors and enthusiasts.
Overall, the 2020 vintage in both regions reflects a combination of favorable weather patterns and careful vineyard management, resulting in wines of high quality and promising longevity.
Portugal: A hot summer and a pandemic led to a small production of very good concentrated wines. The Douro experienced above average temperatures for most of the year with a record July, a worrying sign of global warming. This resulted in harvesting at the end of August - a couple of weeks earlier than usual. Yields are low at the best of times but 2020 produced only a tiny crop of super concentrated grapes. Factor in labour shortages, social distancing logistics issues caused by the pandemic and the production was tiny. Those producers who did produce a vintage Port generally made a stunningly dark, concentrated wine similar to the 2009 vintage. Symington Family released a small quantity of Graham and Warre's Old Vines. Noval declared as did Quevedo and a few others. Notable exceptions were Taylor-Fladgate who produced single quintas that will be released in future years and Sogrape who did not produce a vintage port for Offley, Ferreira or Sandeman.
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Massolino, 2020
Barolo, "Margheria"
95 Points- Kerin O'Keefe
The Massolino Barolo 2020 Margheria is a notable wine from the Massolino winery, which is based in the heart of the Barolo region in Piedmont, Italy. This Barolo comes from the Margheria vineyard, which is known for its excellent exposure and unique terroir, contributing to the wine's distinct character.
Tasting Notes:
the 2020 vintage is a structured wine with aromas of red fruit, rose scents, and hints of spices. Barolo wines, especially from the Margheria cru, often have good acidity, fine tannins, and a long aging potential. The 2020 vintage is quite youthful, but it shows great promise for aging, with the tannins likely to soften and develop more complexity over time. …
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Price: £95.00
Stock: 24 in Stock
Massolino, 2020
Barolo, "Parafada"
96 Points- James Suckling
The perfect Barolo for long ageing. This wine perfectly embodies the spirit and terroir of Serralunga. Its grapes come from Parafada, the oldest Massolino vineyard, planted with vines that are about sixty years old. The site is renowned for its calcareous marl soils and optimal south-facing exposure, which contribute to the wine's depth and complexity.
Tasting Notes:
Deep garnet red with bright hues. Intense and complex aromas, featuring red fruit notes intertwined with floral and spicy nuances. Robust and rich mouthfeel, reflecting the intricate terroir of Serralunga d'Alba. The wine is structured with well-integrated tannins and a harmonious balance between fruit, herbs, and earthy elements. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 23 in Stock
Massolino, 2020
Barolo, "Parussi"
96 Points- Kerin O'Keefe
To Produce Barolo Parussi, Massolino left the confines of Serralunga, choosing a vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. Massolino’s share of Parussi is at the top of the hill, with a south-east/south-west exposition, and an average vine age of 40 years. The Parussi forms a beautiful counterpoint to its renowned Serralunga expressions.
Tasting Notes:
Deep, red plum, bright cherry and accents of violet and blueberry create an enchanting, lifted feeling. The texture is ultra-graceful, promising a brilliant future. Drink 2025 – 2040+.
Serving & Food Pairing:
It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C. …
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Price: £95.00
Stock: 23 in Stock
Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, 2020
Margaux, The second wine of Chateau Margaux
Magnum (1.5L)
Special offer | Was £385 | Now £290
The 2020 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux is the second wine of the prestigious Château Margaux, located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Pavillon Rouge is made with the same care and attention to detail as the estate's first wine but is often more approachable in its youth, offering a glimpse of Château Margaux's elegance and complexity at a more accessible price.
Tasting Notes:The 2020 Pavillon Rouge is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Nose: is expressive with vibrant aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, complemented by floral notes of violets, along with hints of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of graphite. …
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Price: £290.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Prats and Symington, 2020
Post Scriptum
*** 90 Points - Robert Parker ***
Post Scriptum is the second wine of Bordeaux winemaker Bruno Prats and the Symington family's Chryseia.
The 2020 Post Scriptum reveals an intense nose, opulent, with notes of blackberries, blueberries, bramble. The palate is rich, juicy, heady, revealing nuances of red and black cherries, cooked strawberries, sweet baking spices. Good quality tannins, pleasant and long finish. It has a fine balance that has light tannins contrasting comfortably with black currant fruits.
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Price: £24.95
Stock: 3 in Stock
Quinta da Fonte Souto, 2020
Florao Red Wine, Alentejo
Lying on the slopes of the São Mamede Range at an altitude of 500 metres in the Alentejo sub-region of Portalegre, the property benefits from cooler and wetter conditions than the hot Alentejo plain. The Fonte Souto wines express the freshness and elegance provided by the altitude, as well as the structure and complexity from the estate’s extensive collection of mature, low-yielding vines.
The Fonte Souto Estate red wine embodies all the strengths of the property’s unique terroir: the freshness and balance afforded by the altitude; the concentration, which derives from mature, low-yielding vines, and the complexity and structure provided by the judicious combination of grape varieties. …
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Price: £16.95
Stock: 24 in Stock
Quinta do Noval, 2020
Vintage Port
Includes Free Gift Box With Accessories
***92 Points-(MS) Wine Advocate***
The 2020 Vintage marks the tenth consecutive Vintage Port release from Quinta do Noval, in line with their long-held belief that the quality of the vintage, not the market, should be the only determining factor in whether a Vintage Port is made. In the case of 2020, Christian Seely describes these wines as “exceptional”, with a hot and dry summer resulting in an unusually early harvest and higher residual sugars. The wines display an “unusually powerful and rich style but nevertheless retain the purity and freshness of Pinhao valley fruit that are typical of Noval wines”.
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is characterised by its purity of fruit and a fine, …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 35 in Stock
Ramos Pinto, 2020
Vintage Port
Quinta de Ervamoira
Presented in Original Gift Box
***95 Points- GOLD- Decanter 2023***
Ramos Pinto is delighted to announce the release of the 2020 Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage Port. Production was extremely limited with only 9,200 bottles produced.
Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage Port is produced only in exceptional years from the best plots of Quinta de Ervamoira, located in the Douro Superior. The total area of the quinta is 234 ha with 178 ha under vine and an average age of 30 years. Ervamoira lies in a rocky area on the banks of the river Côa, where the weather is hot and dry, adding density and body to the wines, resulting in full-bodied and highly concentrated wines. The altitude, ranging from between 110 to 340 metres, ensures balance and preserves freshness. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 33 in Stock
Vietti, 2020
Barolo "Castiglione"
93 Points- Wine Advocate
The “Castiglione” Barolo is Vietti's take on Barolo classico. The grapes
are sourced from various small vineyards across the Barolo region, with vines aged between 10 and 43 years planted in clay-limestone soils. Each vineyard is vinified separately to highlight its unique terroir characteristics.
Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby with garnet reflections. The nose is explosive, opulent, seductive and striking. Notes of plum, red, ripe black and sour cherries, blackberry, rose petal, and tobacco emerge. On the palate, the flavour is rich and opulent, with notes of dar fruit, alpine herbs, cola and smoky tar. …
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Price: £52.95
Stock: 65 in Stock
Vietti, 2020
Barolo- Brunate
95 Points- Wine Advocate
The 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate is a prestigious red wine from one of the most renowned producers in the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy. Vietti is known for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroirs of the region. Like many Barolos, the 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate has significant aging potential. It can be enjoyed now with decanting, but it will continue to evolve and improve over the next 10 to 20 years, gaining even more complexity.
Tasting Notes:
The 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate is deep garnet red with a rich, complex nose of dark fruits, rose petals, tobacco, and earthiness. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Vietti, 2020
Barolo "Brunate"
MAGNUM 150cl
In Wooden Case
95 Points- Wine Advocate
The 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate is a prestigious red wine from one of the most renowned producers in the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy. Vietti is known for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroirs of the region. Like many Barolos, the 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate has significant aging potential. It can be enjoyed now with decanting, but it will continue to evolve and improve over the next 10 to 20 years, gaining even more complexity.
Tasting Notes:
The 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate is deep garnet red with a rich, complex nose of dark fruits, rose petals, tobacco, and earthiness. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Vietti, 2020
Barolo, Cerequio
97 Points- James Suckling
An exceptional Barolo from Vietti, showcasing the elegance and power that this producer is known for. Cerequio is a prestigious vineyard located in the commune of La Morra, well-regarded for producing wines that balance finesse with structure. This Barolo has significant aging potential, allowing it to evolve and develop more complexity over the next 10 to 20 years.
Tasting Notes:
A brilliant garnet colour. The nose is elegant, offering aromas of cherry and raspberry, combined with floral notes of rose and violet, as well as earthy and spicy undertones. There's also a touch of tobacco and a hint of licorice. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Vietti, 2020
Barolo- Cerequio
MAGNUM 150cl
In Original Wooden Box
97 Points- James Suckling
Cerequio is a prestigious vineyard located in the commune of La Morra, well-regarded for producing wines that balance finesse with structure. The 2020 Vietti Barolo Cerequio is another exceptional offering from Vietti, showcasing the elegance and power that this producer is known for. This Barolo has significant aging potential, allowing it to evolve and develop more complexity over the next 10 to 20 years.
Tasting Notes:
A brilliant garnet colour. The nose is elegant, offering aromas of cherry and raspberry, combined with floral notes of rose and violet, as well as earthy and spicy undertones. …
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Price: £499.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Vietti, 2020
Barolo, "Lazzarito"
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Vietti wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential. Vietti's Barolo "Lazzarito" is a fine red wine crafted entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, sourced from the esteemed Lazzarito vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, within Italy's Piedmont region. This vineyard is notable for its amphitheater-like shape, south-western exposure, and soils rich in limestone and clay, contributing to the wine's robust character.
Tasting Notes:
In the glass, the Barolo "Lazzarito" presents an intense ruby-red colour with garnet hues. The nose offers alluring and profound aromas, including notes of hay, cut grass, tobacco, white pepper, and wild mint. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Vietti, 2020
Barolo "Monvigliero"
99 Points- James Suckling
The 2020 Vietti Barolo Monvigliero is an especially fine wine from the renowned Monvigliero vineyard in Verduno, a prized cru within the Barolo region. This vintage is notable for its delicate and nuanced profile, achieved through the use of 60% whole-cluster fermentation and aging for 24 months in large oak casks.
Tasting Notes:
The wine presents a pale ruby hue and offers an aromatic bouquet of crushed raspberries, wild strawberries, rose petals, and violets. On the palate, it reveals layers of red currants, pomegranate, and subtle sweet spices, supported by silky tannins and bright acidity, culminating in a harmonious and elegant finish. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Vietti, 2020
Barolo"Ravera"
94 Points- Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
The Vietti Barolo Ravera from the excellent 2020 vintage is a unique expression of Nebbiolo from the renowned Ravera vineyard in Novello, Piedmont. This vineyard, situated at approximately 400 meters above sea level, boasts limestone and clay-rich soils, with some vines dating back to 1935.
Tasting Notes:
The wine presents a deep garnet-red hue. The nose reveals complex floral notes, red fruit, chalk, and white pepper. On the palate, it is fine, with hints of ripe red berries, taut and compact tannins, and vibrant acidity, leading to a refined and everlasting finish.
Serving & Food Pairing:
For optimal enjoyment, it's recommended to decant the wine a few hours before serving. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 2020
Vintage Port
Warre’s 2020 Vinhas Velhas – 350 Anniversary Edition
***100 Points DECANTER ***
***19/20 Points- (JH) Jancis Robinson.com***
Warre’s 2020 Vinhas Velhas Vintage Port – 350 Anniversary Edition
Warre’s 2020 Vinhas Velhas 350th Anniversary Edition Vintage Port is made from the magnificent old vines at two of Warre’s estates, made exclusively from deep-rooted, horse-ploughed, 80 to 100-year-old mixed vines – for the first time in Warre’s long history. These old mixed vines produced an average yield of just 310g per vine – meaning three vines were needed to produce one bottle of this Vintage Port, when typically, it requires just one vine. The wine is intensely fruit-driven with unparalleled concentration and elegance that belies the conditions of the year. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 10 in Stock