Kopke Colheita Port 2008

As the oldest port house dating back to 1638, Kopke Port has a long and prestigious history. In it it has produced excellent port wines. One of their most remarkable creations is the Kopke Colheita Port 2008. This tawny port is now more than 15 years old and is wonderfully preserved.

Kopke Porto Colheita is a delicious tawny Port

Kopke Porto Colheita is a type of port wine that comes from one vintage year, in this case the exceptional year 2008. This method differs from traditional ports that are a blend of different vintage years. The result is a unique and distinct expression of that specific year. Where the characteristics of the grapes and the terroir come into their own.

Taste description of Kopke Colheita Port 2008

The Kopke Porto Colheita 2008 is a beautiful representation of Kopke's craft and expertise. During the maturing process, the wine is carefully aged in oak barrels for many years. This gives it a deep complexity and great refinement. The long ripening process gives this Colheita a distinctive character, with notes of dried fruit. In combination with nuts, caramel and subtle herbs.

Other Port wines from Kopke Port

In addition to the Kopke Porto Colheita 2008, Kopke has other striking port wines in their range. However, the Kopke Colheita series is a special series of wines, with each bottling as a unique journey back in time. You will taste the unique notes of an aged Port.

Kopke Colheita Port 2008 is a reserve tawny port

In principle, a colheita port is a longer-matured reserve tawny port. Reserve is another term for longer matured. During the process of making tawny port, the winemaker uses wooden barrels to add oxygen. Partly because of this, the wine gets a tawny color, hence the name 'tawny Port'.

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