Kopke
Kopke 10 Years Old White Port
4.3
Expert Rating
4.0
Most Reviewed
Non-vintage
WINE DESCRIPTION
Kopke 10 Years Old White Port is a delightful fortified wine that showcases the expertise of its producer. Crafted in the renowned appellation of White Port, this wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in exceptional vineyards. The vineyard features include ideal soil composition and favorable climate conditions, resulting in grapes with exceptional quality and flavor. The winemaking process involves meticulous attention to detail, including careful fermentation and aging for a decade in oak barrels. The result is a beautifully balanced wine with a rich golden color and a complex bouquet of dried fruits, honey, and nuts. Its style is characterized by a luscious sweetness and a smooth, velvety texture, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a sophisticated and indulgent wine experience.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Kopke 10 Years Old White Port is a delightful fortified wine with a rich and complex character.It displays a beautiful golden color, indicating its age and maturity. On the nose, this Port offers enticing aromas of dried fruits, such as apricots and figs, along with hints of honey and toasted almonds.
The palate of Kopke 10 Years Old White Port is equally impressive. It showcases a harmonious balance between sweetness and acidity, with flavors of caramelized oranges, dried apricots, and a touch of vanilla. The texture is smooth and velvety, providing a luxurious mouthfeel.
This White Port has undergone a decade of aging in oak barrels, which has contributed to its depth and complexity. The extended aging process has allowed the flavors to integrate and develop, resulting in a wine that is both refined and full-bodied.
Kopke 10 Years Old White Port is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed on its own as a digestif or paired with a variety of desserts. Its sweetness and richness make it an excellent companion to creamy desserts like crème brûlée or fruit tarts. It can also be served slightly chilled as an aperitif, offering a refreshing and indulgent start to a meal.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Luscious
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Malvasia Fina
Rabigato
ORIGINS
Winery: Kopke
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
4.0
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