kopke is the oldest Port wine house.It was established in 1638, even before there was a Demarcated Region of the Douro. This House built an impeccable reputation based on the highest quality. It is leader in the production of Port Tawny Colheita wines, including white port, Kopke has a remarkable range of special category Ports, also producing excellent DOC Douro wines
kopke is the oldest Port wine house.It was established in 1638, even before there was a Demarcated Region of the Douro. This House built an impeccable reputation based on the highest quality. It is leader in the production of Port Tawny Colheita wines, including white port, Kopke has a remarkable range of special category Ports, also producing excellent DOC Douro wines
"Beautifully complex. Really dense with warm, spicy, old furniture, treacle and raisin notes. Mellow and super-concentrated with nice acidity and some citrus notes countering the sweet warmth"
Enjoy
Caramel desserts, dried fruits and spices
Bottle Size
White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood
Country
Portugal
Type
Fortified
Year
1966
Weight
2
Cast
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz
Alcohol
20%
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed, crushed and vinified in a careful maceration with extraction of coloour, tannins and aroma, complemented by permanent pumping-over during fermentation. This process takes place in vats at a controlled temperature (28-30ºC)
Total Acidity
6 g/dm3
Wine Maker
Carlos Alves
Ageing
Matures in wood for a variable periods of time never less than 7 years
kopke is the oldest Port wine house.It was established in 1638, even before there was a Demarcated Region of the Douro. This House built an impeccable reputation based on the highest quality. It is leader in the production of Port Tawny Colheita wines, including white port, Kopke has a remarkable range of special category Ports, also producing excellent DOC Douro wines