Kopke has been shipping Douro wine north since 1638. The house dates to a Hanseatic consul who landed in Portugal and never really left. This is a Touriga Nacional-based blend of traditional Douro reds off schist-sandstone at 600 meters, then given the tawny treatment: long oxidative aging in oak, casks from different years blended together to land on a house age character. Nearly four centuries of practice in a small pour.
Winemaker Notes
A Touriga Nacional-based blend of traditional Douro red varieties, grown on schist-sandstone soils at 600 meters of elevation • Tawny port is a style marked by the oxidative characteristics of long aging in oak barrels • Casks of different years are then blended to achieve the desired age character – in Kopke’s case, the age ... Read More
Professional Ratings
94
James Suckling"This wine opens with aromas of creme de cassis, a toasty, oxidative twist and a touch of tobacco. The palate is full-bodied yet bright and agile, featuring integrated sweetness that leads to a smoky finish with hints of salted caramel. Drink or hold."
94
Wine Spectator"A very alluring style, with toasted sesame, salted caramel, golden raisin, singed cinnamon and sandalwood notes leading the way for halva, pistachio and dried persimmon flavors. There's lots here, with a suave finish to boot. - JM"
About the Producer
Kopke’s path as a winegrower is entwined with the history of its location. A journey in 1636 between Hamburg and Portugal is the beginning of a long story: Nicolau Kopkë settled in Portugal as Consul General of the Hanseatic League. Two years later, in 1638, the first bottles of wine were shipped to Northern Europe. In 1781, after purchasing a farm in the Douro, they transitioned from a wine-buying company to a major producer.
