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:
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Bordeaux: The 2020 Bordeaux vintage is widely regarded as very good to excellent. A hot, dry growing season produced healthy, fully ripe grapes, resulting in reds with rich fruit, good structure and balanced tannins. Whites show freshness and aromatic purity. Overall, 2020 Bordeaux wines are approachable young but also capable of ageing, making this a very solid year across many appellations
Douro Wines: In the Douro Valley, 2020 produced high‑quality wines with excellent concentration. Warm conditions and careful vineyard management gave reds intense fruit, firm structure and well‑balanced acidity, while whites are expressive and vibrant. Overall, 2020 Douro wines are energetic, structured and very enjoyable, with both early appeal and capacity to age.
Italian: The 2020 Italian vintage delivered excellent quality in many regions. Good weather patterns helped grapes achieve balanced ripeness with lively acidity, leading to wines that are flavourful, well‑structured and appealing. Reds from classic regions like Tuscany and Piedmont show depth and refinement, and whites are bright and expressive. Overall, 2020 Italy is a strong, dependable vintage.
Portugal: The 2020 Port vintage is considered very good and widely declared by top houses. Dry, warm conditions led to intense, concentrated grapes, and the resulting Vintage Ports show rich dark fruit, firm tannins and great ageing potential. These wines are classic in style, combining power with freshness, and are likely to develop beautifully over time.
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Burmester, 2020
Vintage Port in Gift Box
92 Points Wine Advocate
The 2020 vintage in the Douro Valley was marked by high-quality grape harvests, resulting in some standout wines like this Burmester 2020 Vintage Port. This is a great option for collectors or anyone looking for a premium Port enjoy now or age for a further 30-40+ years.
Tasting Notes
Deep, purple-black colour, indicating the youth and intensity of the wine. The nose is bursting with rich, ripe blackberries and plums, complemented by notes of violet and subtle hints of spice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and powerful palate, with concentrated flavours of dark berries, cassis, and chocolate. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 6 in Stock
Burmester, 2020
Vintage Port in Gift Box
150cl Bottle
92 Points - Wine Advocate
The 2020 vintage in the Douro Valley was marked by high-quality grape harvests, resulting in some standout wines like this Burmester 2020 Vintage Port. This is a great option for collectors or anyone looking for a premium Port enjoy now or age for a further 30-40+ years.
Tasting Notes
Deep, purple-black colour, indicating the youth and intensity of the wine. The nose is bursting with rich, ripe blackberries and plums, complemented by notes of violet and subtle hints of spice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and powerful palate, with concentrated flavours of dark berries, cassis, and chocolate. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Quevedo, 2020
Q Grande Reserva
Douro Red Wine
2020 Grande Reserva Quevedo Douro Red is the selection of our best local grapes, famous for their small, intensily fragrant fruits. Perfect to craft an age worthy characterful wine that is both generous and balanced. This wine is perfect to pair with a rich table in the celebration of great moments with family and friends
Tasting Notes:
The wine has a bright ruby colour with medium saturation. On the nose there are aromas of red fruit jam (cherry and red currant), oak, vanilla, grilled bread, very spicy, intense and large. On the palate the Q grande Reserva has a luscious fruit on the entry, full of red fruits pureness, tightly knit tannins of high quality, long spicy finish. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 8 in Stock
Quevedo, 2020
Vintage Port
92 Points - Wine Advocate
Quevedo 2020 Vintage Port
A beautifully concentrated, richly expressive Port from one of the Douro’s most exciting producers.
Crafted during one of the most challenging years in recent memory, this 2020 Vintage Port stands out not only for its depth and structure, but for its sheer character and charm. The 2020 harvest was the smallest of the century in the Douro, and with pandemic-related disruptions affecting both production and manpower, many top houses chose not to declare a vintage at all.
Quevedo did — and with spectacular results.
We first tasted this in April 2022 at the Big Fortified Tasting. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 24 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 2020
Late Bottled Vintage Port
The Quinta da Devesa 2020 Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a powerful, character-driven wine that captures the richness of the 2020 Douro harvest. Sourced from the estate’s vineyards in the Baixo Corgo sub-region—where cooler conditions often yield more aromatic styles—this LBV benefits from both careful vineyard management and traditional foot treading in granite lagares. The result is a wine that bridges the gap between youthful vibrancy and classic structure.
In the glass, it reveals a deep, opaque purple colour with ruby highlights, suggesting both concentration and youth. The nose is generous and inviting, …
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Price: £17.50
Stock: 18 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 2020
Branco Grande Reserva
Douro White Wine
18/20 Points - Revista de Vinhos
Crafted from old-vine Viosinho, Arinto and Gouveio grown on steep Douro terraces, the 2020 Branco Grande Reserva from Quinta da Devesa is a limited-edition white of exceptional structure and finesse. Aged for 12 months in French oak, it balances mineral tension with creamy richness – the hallmark of top-tier Portuguese whites.
Tasting Notes:
Golden straw in colour. On the nose, aromas of citrus blossom, green pineapple, toasted almond, and subtle vanilla. The palate is full and layered: fresh stone fruit and saline minerality meet a gentle oak spice and creamy finish. Complex and gastronomic. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 19 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 2020
Touriga Nacional
Douro Red Wine
Bronze Award - Decanter 2021
Quinta da Devesa was included in the first map of the Douro Demarcated Region in 1844. Acquired by the Fortunato family in 1941, it has remained their independent family company, dedicated to the production of port wine. The vineyards and winery Baixo Corgo overlook the confluence of the rivers Douro and Corgo. Vineyard elevation is up to 500m and farmed with minimum intervention. Only vintages of superior quality stored in wooden barrels in their estate cellars are used for their port wines.
The Devesa 2020 Touriga Nacional is a single varietal wine that aged for 12 months in 50% new French oak and comes in at 14% alcohol. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 2 in Stock
Toro Albalá, 2020
DON PX COSECHA
Sweet Wine from Montilla-Moriles
37.5cl Bottle
The 2020 Toro Albalá Don PX is a superb example of a high-quality Pedro Ximénez sherry style wine. Its rich, intense flavours and luxurious mouthfeel make it an excellent choice for dessert or as a dessert in itself. It's a wine that can be enjoyed now or aged further to develop even more complexity.
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Don PX is a deep, dark brown with a dense, almost syrupy appearance. Its nose is intense and rich, with dominant notes of raisins, dried figs, and dates. Secondary aromas include molasses, toffee, caramel, and subtle undertones of dark chocolate, coffee, and a slight nuttiness. …
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Price: £18.95
Stock: 10 in Stock
Kopke, 2020
Late Bottled Vintage Port
The 2020 Kopke Late Bottled Vintage Port wine is opaque and deep ebony colour. The nose is dominated by notes of ripe dark stone fruit and hints of cacao and chocolate, already showing the signs of some cask ageing. The mouth is full bodied and tight showing good acidity, fresh tannins as well as a long rich finish. Balancing the intensity of flavours, the Late Bottled Vintage Port is the ideal choice to serve with main courses of meat, like filet mignon encrusted four peppers and veal cutlet with Bérnaise sauce. Its versatility knows no borders, being perfect to combine with an exuberant cheesecake of chocolate mint, a pear and chocolate mille-feuille or simply to enjoy with cheeses of medium intensity. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 26 in Stock
Kopke, 2020
Vintage Port
94 Points - Wine Advocate
Kopke, the oldest Port wine house, declared a 2020 vintage Port after noticing the extraordinary quality of their grapes. Vintage Wine and Port is delighted to offer 2020 Kopke Vintage Port exclusively in the UK.
Thanks to the remarkable grape quality, Kopke vintage 2020 has a complex and elegant structure with promising density, harmony, and richness. Opaque in colour with violet tinges, Kopke Vintage 2020 features aromas of blackberry and blueberry, with a hint of dark chocolate, white pepper, orange blossom, bergamot, and light mint. On the palate, it is intense and complex, with an excellent balance between sweetness and acidity as well as very firm tannins and a long-lasting finish. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Kopke, 2020
Vintage Port in Gift Box
150cl Bottle
94 Points - Wine Advocate
Kopke, the oldest Port wine house, declared a 2020 vintage Port after noticing the extraordinary quality of their grapes. Vintage Wine and Port is delighted to offer 2020 Kopke Vintage Port exclusively in the UK.
Thanks to the remarkable grape quality, Kopke vintage 2020 has a complex and elegant structure with promising density, harmony, and richness. Opaque in colour with violet tinges, Kopke Vintage 2020 features aromas of blackberry and blueberry, with a hint of dark chocolate, white pepper, orange blossom, bergamot, and light mint. On the palate, it is intense and complex, with an excellent balance between sweetness and acidity as well as very firm tannins and a long-lasting finish. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Messias, 2020
Vintage Port
The 2020 Messias Vintage Port is a special choice for collectors and enthusiasts, representing the quality and tradition of Portuguese winemaking. A port that will reward those who will cellar for a few years. Start drinking this fine port from 2025 and up to 2050+.
Tasting Notes:
A deep purple coloured wine with intense aromas of dark fruits, floral fragrances and fresh notes of marjoram, mint and basil. The port is slightly drier than the traditional English shippers and may be a little more approachable to those new to Port wines. Good palate with chocolate and spice notes, full bodied, rich and balanced with firm tannins and a long layered finish. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 33 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2020
Vintage Port in Gift Box
91+ points - Mark Squires Wine Advocate
Quinta Das Carvalhas Vintage Port is a field blend from old vines from the centenary vineyard. It is the top Port from the estate and needs some serious ageing to realise its full potential.
Tasting Notes
Deep purple with intense aromas of fresh blackberries and cherries and hints of floral fragrance. On the palate it is soft and approachable despite its young age, packed with jammy berry fruit and cinnamon spice. It shows good structure with high acidity, full body and ripe tannins that will allow it to age for at least three decades in the bottle.
Serving Tips & Food Pairing
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2020
Vintage Port
91+ points - Mark Squires Wine Advocate
Quinta Das Carvalhas Vintage Port is a field blend from old vines from the centenary vineyard. It is the top Port from the estate and needs some serious ageing to realise its full potential.
Tasting Notes
Deep purple with intense aromas of fresh blackberries and cherries and hints of floral fragrance. On the palate it is soft and approachable despite its young age, packed with jammy berry fruit and cinnamon spice. It shows good structure with high acidity, full body and ripe tannins that will allow it to age for at least three decades in the bottle.
Serving and Food Pairing
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 36 in Stock
Barros Port, 2020
Vintage Port
Includes Barros gift box
This distinctly Portuguese Port House, has created a Classic Vintage with an approachable profile, can be enjoyed whilst young or cellared for future enjoyment.
The heart of the Douro, between the subregions of Low and Cima Corgo, is the cradle of this Barros Classic Vintage, “a wine with a balsamic, floral and balanced character”, highlights Carlos Alves. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz are the three main grape varieties for this blend, with a small percentage of Sousão.
With a dark red hue, this Vintage presents a fragrant and clean nose where floral aromas combine with citrus notes, notes of black fruit, chocolate, and some spice. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Calem Port, 2020
Vintage Port
Presented in Gift Box
***92 Points - Wine Enthusiast***
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
The 2020 Calem Vintage Port presents an intense purple colour, the aromas are marked by blackberries that are complemented by notes of forest fruits, dark chocolate, pepper and slightly more resinous notes. Concentrated and intense, this is an irreverent and generous wine, with very firm tannins, suggesting great ageing potential. A Vintage that is “robust, full-bodied and vibrant”,
The harvest was small in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic and extreme weather conditions. Production was hampered from May onwards as the weather turned very dry and hot, resulting in scorched vineyards. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 25 in Stock
Calem Port, 2020
Vintage Port
Magnum 1.5L
**92 Points - Wine Enthusiast**
Calem declared a vintage Port in 2020 and Vintage Wine and Port has been chosen to sell them exclusively in the UK.
The 2020 Calem Vintage Port presents an intense purple colour, the aromas are marked by blackberries that are complemented by notes of forest fruits, dark chocolate, pepper and slightly more resinous notes. Concentrated and intense, this is an irreverent and generous wine, with very firm tannins, suggesting great ageing potential. A Vintage that is “robust, full-bodied and vibrant”,
The harvest was small in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic and extreme weather conditions. Production was hampered from May onwards as the weather turned very dry and hot, resulting in scorched vineyards. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 29 in Stock
Casa Ferreirinha, 2020
Quinta da Leda
The 2020 Quinta da Leda is a top-quality red wine of great complexity and elegance, a fine example of the richness and modernity of great Douro wines today. Quinta da Leda is characterised by great complexity and elegance; distinctive and celebrated elements of the wines produced by Casa Ferreirinha, an internationally acclaimed brand with a rich tradition of producing quality Douro wines.
Tasting Notes A deep ruby colour. An aroma of good complexity with prominent notes of black fruits such as plums, spicy hints of black pepper, clove and curry, in addition to balsamic tones of cedar, tobacco box, shrubby notes and a very well-integrated wood element. …
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Price: £55.95
Stock: 50 in Stock
Chateau Beaumont, 2020
Haut-Medoc, Cru Bourgeous
The 2020 Château Beaumont is a beautifully crafted Haut-Médoc that reflects the strength of the vintage—ripe, concentrated fruit wrapped in refined structure. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with inviting aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum and blackberry, complemented by hints of violet, cedar and subtle toasted spice. It’s a wine that immediately shows both charm and precision.
On the palate, the 2020 Beaumont is supple yet well-defined, offering a generous core of dark fruit supported by smooth, integrated tannins. Notes of cassis, dark cherry and cocoa are lifted by a touch of graphite and warm spice. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Caronne St Gemme, 2020
Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois
The 2020 Caronne is a very impressive rustic style classic claret. it boasts a moderate peppery nose. Very tannic with spicy black fruits. Impressive on the palate with well-balanced with raspberry and a touch of black pepper and burnt toast. Good density with a simple, corpulent finish. An easy drinking high quality wine.
Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a notable wine estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Covering about 45 hectares, the vineyard thrives on gravelly soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This family-owned estate, …
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Price: £20.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Chateau Cos d'Estournel, 2020
St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification
The 2020 Château Cos d’Estournel is a bold, luxurious, and deeply expressive wine from one of Saint-Estèphe’s most iconic estates. Often referred to as the "Super Second" of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Cos delivered a truly exceptional wine in 2020—a vintage marked by low yields, precision winemaking, and extraordinary concentration. With a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, this wine showcases both the power of the terroir and the finesse of meticulous viticulture.
The nose is intensely aromatic, with layers of blackcurrant, cassis, plum, and crushed violets, interwoven with hints of incense, cedar, licorice, and exotic spice. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Churchill's Port, 2020
Vintage Port
Quinta Da Gricha
“A seductive and beautiful Vintage Port with vibrant acidity and lovely precision. It is in ripe years like this one where Quinta da Gricha comes into its own, with its mineral soil and North facing vineyards. This Vintage Port has a deep black colour to the core with a violet blue rim, an exuberant and concentrated berry nose with aromas of herbs, flowers, and tropical fruit. Fresh and spicy on the mouth with hints of gum cistus, wild berries and eucalyptus. The amazing vibrant acidity reveals a final palate full of grip and intensity.” - Johnny Graham, 2022.
About Quinta da Gricha
Quinta da Gricha is located on the South bank of the river Douro between Pinhão and Tua with a North facing aspect. …
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Price: £55.00
Stock: 23 in Stock
Churchill's Port, 2020
Vintage Port
“This is a big, ripe year where the natural acidity of Quinta da Gricha plays an important role in the Vintage blend. With a powerful ox-blood colour, this muscular Port has a fresh vein of tannin that enhances its fruity aroma, bringing vibrancy to its rich, jammy palate and ensuring a balanced and elegant finish. This is a concentrated but fresh Vintage Port with an intrinsic quality to age beautifully in bottle for several decades.” - Johnny Graham, 2022.
Produced with old vines (on average over +50 years old) from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior sub-regions in the Douro Valley, of which the backbone comes from the old vines of Quinta da Gricha. …
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Price: £68.95
Stock: 37 in Stock
Elio Grasso, 2020
Barolo Gavarini Chinera
99 Points- Luca Gardini
Elio Grasso, 2020 Barolo “Gavarini Chiniera”
From one of Barolo’s most admired traditional estates, the 2020 Gavarini Chiniera is a powerful yet beautifully refined expression of Nebbiolo from the Monforte d’Alba commune.
The bouquet is complex and expressive, opening with ripe red cherry, wild strawberry and blood orange, followed by classic Barolo notes of rose petal, liquorice, tar and subtle spice. On the palate, the wine is structured and focused, with layers of crimson fruit, dried herbs and mineral earthiness carried by vibrant acidity. Firm, finely grained tannins give impressive shape and length, leading to a long, savoury and finely balanced finish. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 15 in Stock
Elio Grasso, 2020
Ginestra Casa Mate, Barolo 95 Points- James Suckling 94 Points- Wine Advocate
Elio Grasso, 2020 Barolo “Ginestra Casa Maté”
One of Barolo’s truly iconic single-vineyard wines, Ginestra Casa Maté is the flagship expression of Elio Grasso and a benchmark for the Monforte d’Alba commune.
The 2020 vintage opens with an intense yet refined bouquet of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry and blackcurrant, interwoven with classic Nebbiolo notes of rose petal, liquorice, tar and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is powerful and layered, showing impressive concentration of crimson fruit, dried herbs and earthy minerality, supported by vibrant acidity. Firm, finely etched tannins provide structure and grip, driving through to a long, savoury and complex finish with remarkable persistence. …
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Price: £79.50
Stock: 23 in Stock