Kopke Colheita 1966

Name: Sogevinus Kopke Colheita Colheita 1966 75cl
Price: 1152.0 CHF
Availability: InStock

Sogevinus

Porto

75cl

Grape Variety

Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz
Touriga Franca

Elevage

Hand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration to extract their colour, tannins and aromas, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in vats (lagares) at a controlled temperature (between 28-30°C) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. A wine of high quality, made from one single harvest. A Colheita wine matures in oak barrels for periods of time that can vary, but never less than 7 years. It is then bottled and sold according to the demands of the market.

Description

The oldest Port house

Even before the demarcation of the Douro region, Kopke already existed. Founded in 1638, the oldest Port house has built an impeccable reputation based on high quality principles. A leader in the production of Tawny Colheita Port, including whites, Kopke has an enviable portfolio of special category Ports and also produces top-of-the-range DOC Douro wines.

"History and exclusivity are two of the words that best describe Kopke, a brand synonymous with prestige."

Awards

98/100

Decanter Magazine 2020
97/100

Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
96/100 Médaille d'Or

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020
Médaille d'Or

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017
18/20

Revista de Vinhos 2017

Tasting

An intense brown colour, with a brick-coloured rim that shows its longevity. On the nose, it shows appealing aromas of dried fruit and marked notes of smoke. Silky and delicate on the palate, with remarkable structure and elegance. The flavours of plum, dried fig and vanilla are well-balanced, giving the wine a unique and distinct style. A singularly persistent finish.

Served chilled, it reveals all its finesse and sophistication, especially when drunk with desserts made with caramel, dried fruit and spice, such as caramel fondant with apple and ginger jelly, tarte tatin, crème brulée and medium-strength cheeses. Best served at a temperature between 12 and 14°C.

Degree: 20.5%°
Contains sulfites