Notes of: Forest Floor

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Overripe Fruit

Notes of: Nutmeg

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Kopke

Kopke Vintage Port

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Kopke Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by the renowned Portuguese winery, Kopke. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley, a region known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The vineyards are planted with traditional grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz, which are carefully selected and handpicked at the optimal ripeness. The winemaking process involves traditional methods such as foot treading and aging in oak barrels for several years. The resulting wine is a rich and complex blend of dark fruit flavors, with notes of chocolate, spice, and a long, smooth finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Kopke Vintage Port is a magnificent fortified wine from the Douro Valley in Portugal.It is a deep ruby color in the glass, with aromas of ripe blackberry and cherry, as well as subtle notes of tobacco, spice, and graphite. On the palate, it is full-bodied and complex, with flavors of dark fruit, licorice, and roasted coffee, plus a well-integrated tannic structure and a long, lingering finish. A classic Vintage Port that offers the perfect combination of power and finesse.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

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:

Smooth

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Touriga Nacional

Blend

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

4.1

0 Review