Cockburn's
Cockburn's Vintage Port
5.0
Expert Rating
4.8
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Cockburn’s Vintage Porto is a rich, robust fortified wine from the Douro Valley in Portugal. This vintage port is a blend of several grape varieties from the region. On the nose, Cockburn’s Vintage Porto has notes of dark plum, ripe figs, and a hint of black pepper. On the palate, it has a velvety texture and flavors of blackberry, dried cherry, and toasty oak. The finish is long and spicy with a hint of tannic structure. This is a great port to enjoy on its own or to pair with a variety of desserts.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Cockburn's Vintage Port is a rich and powerful Portuguese fortified wine with a deep, ruby-red color.On the nose, it has aromas of ripe dark fruit, toasty oak, and black pepper. On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense, with a smooth texture, flavors of dark fruits, dried figs, and nutmeg, and a hint of licorice. The finish is long and slightly sweet, with a lingering finish of spice. Enjoy this exceptional port with rich cheeses, strong chocolates, or dark fruits.
EXPERT RATING
5.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Luscious
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Roriz
ORIGINS
Winery: Cockburn's
Region: Douro
The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines.
The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.CUSTOMER RATING
4.8
0 Reviews
This wine pairs well with...
